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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 112704"><p>Hi and welcome. </p><p></p><p>I'm with Terry, I wouldn't engage in conversation about difficult child with them. If they ask how he is doing, reply with 'fine' and move on. All of us here have heard it from family, friends, school personnel and even complete strangers how if we were only more strict, more lenient, blah, blah, blah. In one ear and out the other. They don't live with it; they have no idea. The one that surprised me the most was a former co-worker who's son struggled with drug addiction and ultimately committed suicide. I guess I thought she of all people would be more understanding.</p><p></p><p>If you are interested in maintaining a relationship with your sisters, invite them to your house instead. But set boundaries on what you will and will not tolerate from them. Rule number 1 is they are not to discuss difficult child in front of difficult child. Ever. Period. </p><p></p><p>I'm sorry they're being snots. Ultimately, you have to decide how important those relationships are to you.</p><p></p><p>(((hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 112704"] Hi and welcome. I'm with Terry, I wouldn't engage in conversation about difficult child with them. If they ask how he is doing, reply with 'fine' and move on. All of us here have heard it from family, friends, school personnel and even complete strangers how if we were only more strict, more lenient, blah, blah, blah. In one ear and out the other. They don't live with it; they have no idea. The one that surprised me the most was a former co-worker who's son struggled with drug addiction and ultimately committed suicide. I guess I thought she of all people would be more understanding. If you are interested in maintaining a relationship with your sisters, invite them to your house instead. But set boundaries on what you will and will not tolerate from them. Rule number 1 is they are not to discuss difficult child in front of difficult child. Ever. Period. I'm sorry they're being snots. Ultimately, you have to decide how important those relationships are to you. (((hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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