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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Those who advise family estrangement are really foolish. It's constant on this site. Unless there is active abuse don't do it. Families are problematic but they are also your support system. [/quote]

Unless they aren’t. [/quote]

Then just pull back to a safe distance.  Estrangement is excessive for many of the situations around her.

As for this OP, pull back.  Cancel their room. Expect less, but It doesn't sound like you are ready for estrangement.
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I'm sure this isn't the first time OP's parents have attempted to manipulate ('we wont' come unless you apologize') her.  You can call it pulling back if you want but 'estrangement' is probably healthier for OP.

I can't believe they won't come for OP's DS's Bat Mitzvah. My DH's family are all strong South American Catholics - with the exception of his cousin (who is like a sister) who converted to Judaism when she married her Jewish DH.  DH's family was aghast but would NEVER have considered not attending events important to her and her family.  FWIW - their kids' are the only Bat/Bar Mitzvahs we've been to. [/quote]

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