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[quote=Anonymous]OP you give so little information. Was there any conflict before? Are you at the age for eldercare struggles? That can set off a lot problems.

What was the event in your life? A promotion and she didn't congratulate you and then stopped talking? Was it an anniversary party or a birthday milestone? Retirement party? Did you expect people to travel? Were you gracious if people declined? I've had to turn down events when kids were little because they either weren't invited or could not behave for it. Sometimes due to issues at work I could not get coverage. When kids were in Junior and Senior year we had to turn down events because we didn't feel comfortable leaving them (one is pretty wild) and those years are intense, and teachers are not understanding about missing for family events.

Are you close with your parents? Is the sibling close?

Were there any signs of relationship problems? Did you respect boundaries? Were there fights? Does she have a temper?

I think it's great you are in therapy. I think you do need to respect the line in the sand and leave the sibling alone. You leave the door open the first few months, but then it can be creepy. Behavior is communication. If someone doesn't respond and doesn't reach out, that is saying the person has no interest.

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