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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]What do you hope to accomplish?[/b] You can't rewind the clock and make him redo it. Is there anything that would satisfy you? It sounds like you just need to vent, even though it can't change anything.

You need to be clear on what your desired outcome is. Do you want him to take some action? [b]Do you want him to stay away from you forever? [/b]Do you want him just to acknowledge that he screwed up? Be extremely clear with him. [/quote]

This is key--what you want.  Venting your feelings is important, however, if your brother is like my sister, they will fein mock shock that they did anything wrong and will some how pin it back on you.

Don't burn the bridge completely on the relationship when feelings are raw.  Your dad doesn't need that right now.  Of course, you don't need to help him move any more.  See--there is an upside.

[b](Your brother was being a dick--birthday party never trumps stroke.[/b])[/quote]

Especially an "uncle-in-law."  UNCLE-IN-LAW?!  WTF?!?!?!  If I were in OP's shoe's I'd be pissed too.

OP - is this kind of thing a pattern with your brother or is this out of the ordinary?[/quote]

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