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TeamProg

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13. We can pick our friends, but not our family. I'm not sure I would be friends with my siblings if

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Sat Jul 1, 2023, 01:02 PM

Jul 2023

we were not family even though we are all liberals.

Sure, I love them having known them my entire life, but different ages, interests, hobbies, lifestyles..

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OK, so the house was sold yesterday. [View all] no_hypocrisy Jul 2023 OP

huggggs. please take good care of yourself. niyad Jul 2023 #1

Take care of you 1st, mercuryblues Jul 2023 #2

Meeting up with your brother without the sister badhair77 Jul 2023 #5

I have a sister similar to yours.... ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2023 #3

My gosh, you have things to deal with, badhair77 Jul 2023 #4

On the other hand, your sister finally did you a favor! She uninvited you to her home. MLAA Jul 2023 #6

You have done well, dear no_hypocrisy UpInArms Jul 2023 #7

be good to your self first and foremost. AllaN01Bear Jul 2023 #8

For one thing... Trueblue Texan Jul 2023 #9

Good grief, families are such a trip - often unpleasant if not bad. Biophilic Jul 2023 #10

It seems to me that you have got the right attitude. Best to not engage with toxic people, you LoisB Jul 2023 #11

Her loss. She will figure it out eventually. flying_wahini Jul 2023 #12

We can pick our friends, but not our family. I'm not sure I would be friends with my siblings if TeamProg Jul 2023 #13

You just said what I always say about my mother. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #18

I hear you. I have a few stories of my own. Just live your best life, it's the only one you have. Joinfortmill Jul 2023 #14

I could tell you about my wacky family, might give you a laugh Warpy Jul 2023 #15

Hugs to you @no_hypocrisy. iluvtennis Jul 2023 #16

I very often think family is very overrated Skittles Jul 2023 #17