Barack Obama

about not being able to have a caring and loving relationship with your sister.

It isn't your fault and it's not your responsibility for her responses to facts.

I have no relationship with my brothers or parents. And it hurts. But it's on them, not me. They have expectations of me to do for them, but no where willing to do right by me, nor to give me any respect.

You nailed it, with calling it narcissism. She does not have the ability, for whatever reason, to give you, what she expects from you.

I think of them like rattlesnakes, They can't help but bite; that's their nature. They are toxic to my peace of mind. So, I won't jump into a pit with them. It's totally unreasonable to try.

At some point, you need to let her go. It's up to you to set the boundaries tho, for when you do have contact with her. If you can, don't allow certain subjects, next time. Just go, mmmm, to a dumb thing she claims and bring up something else. Like what to make for dinner.... Why allow her to get your BP up? Be good to yourself! You already know her position and how she'll respond if you bite.....

I wish so much, it could be different for you and your sister to be able share a loving relationship. I do for myself as well with my brothers and parents and other family members. For us it's much more than just politics and religion. There are other factors. Either way, it's sad and I grieve for the loss for you and myself.

You're in my thoughts tonight and prayers, dear freshwest.