K! You did a wonderful job! The "quiet patches" were the "laying of the guilt". If I act hurt, she'll still do a barbecue!
If she's caught talking with bro, and that's the silence, good for you for catching her.
If she's caught trying to stir things up by bringing the friends into the picture, good for you for catching her.
If she's re-thinking stuff she's done in the past, good for you for making her.
If she's planning the next step, good for you for being aware.
Wow, quite a few "good for you's!"
Well done!
Beth
PS Can anyone tell I've had enough of Family Bullies lately?
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