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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. I absolutely did not do anything inappropriate to my sister to cause her to stop talking to me. She didn’t stop talking to me because I said something she didn’t like. She stopped talking to me because I took space after she said mean things about my boyfriend.

When she is unmedicated she is extremely crass and has no filter. She thinks it’s ok to say anything and the other person should just take it. I know better after years of this than to try and argue with her. But the situation is still hurtful when she says negative things so I needed a breather. When she is in these places any indication that another is bothered by her behavior sends her off the deep end. I’m just not sure how to manage this. Taki my a brief step back was the most peaceful thing I could think of.

I will continue to try and reach out to my nephews and hope they will take my calls.[/quote]

If the nephews don't return your calls or won't speak when they answer, you need to consider that a boundary and respect it. You seem to be showing your own black and white rigid thinking. Your sister is bad and you are the good one and the savior and your nephews need you. People with mental illness can be good parents. Even if you don't have a good relationship, it doesn't mean she doesn't have healthy relationships with others. You are not some superhero. I would back away. If the nephews reach out to you and want help then definitely help, otherwise maybe consider getting help learning to detach with love and stop inserting yourself. [/quote]

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