This is a little story about mending relationships. You might say we are dating. And months of not speaking turned into years. So, last summer I decided it was time to mend things. The day I called my sister, my Mom was sitting in her living room beside her fireplace and suddenly the art fell off the wall above the mantel and brought every single glass item down to the floor with it. It was a sign. She had shards all around her but she was sister. It took her dating hour to pick enough shards out so she could call for help to clean up the mess.

Each of us tip-toeing around the other. Worried that we might say something that would reactivate the other like we had in the past. One day, we went out for lunch. My sister Anita is a very smart, articulate woman, and a good writer. She is also very nurturing, loving and funny, which I never noticed before especially when I was filled with judgements.

When I read this letter, I realized she was right there all along. Last weekend my sister Anita had us all over for Easter Dinner. She is a gourmet cook and she made red cabbage gazpacho. It was delicious. And that weekend we also did some rearranging of her artwork and added some lamps always lamps. Aww, this made me teary…I think we often forget influencers have real issues in life as well. I lost my sister to a terrible sister 6 years ago…cherish every minute, you never know when life can change in an instant.

Maria, I am one of four sisters and also have a fractured relationship with one of mine. Your story gives me great hope and courage. Thank you so very much for sharing your story. This post was the most heart warming post I have seen in a long time. I used to have family that would do that. Not speak to another because they felt they had been wronged.

Then neither is willing to take the first step towards reconciling. A close friend is going through the same thing with her two sons.

One son feeling inferior to another. One son refusing to attend the others wedding and excluded family when he married. And there may not be chances for reconciliation.

Seize today and reach out to mend a broken relationship. Life is short. I know as I lost my 20 yr old son dating a wreck. No regrets though i told him I loved him everyday. Maria Thank you for being transparent and sharing this. OMG dating I am so happy for you. I cried reading this. I also had a volatile relationship with my sister. We finally made up this year after not speaking for three years. I missed making so many memories with her because of our fight. And worse yet, our kids missed out too.

So happy for you and your sister and your family. You are such a beautiful soul Maria xx. Life is too short to hold onto grudges. Whatever happened dating the two of is happily resolved but I imagine it is still tentative. May I say, you can be bossy. You might want to curb that urge to boss people ie her bear picture.

I believe you had a split with Elizabeth over gifting too generous. That can make an individual feel less. My sister and I had a few years of sister over the will. After many years, we are now sisters again. I gave up my share to bend fences. If I had known, I would have told you a story about siblings. I had 3 sisters and a brother. Then my younger brother died suddenly at 26, and a younger sister a couple years later.

Needless to say, the rest of us learned quickly how wrong my dad was. Now, 3 decades later, I will add this. You may think you have friends, but knock on wood if you ever face a tragedy like getting cancer, you may be surprised what happens to your friends.

But I can guarantee who will stand with you. Siblings are forever. She is 13 years younger than me and we had another sister between us but she died. I would change it if I could but I do not know what to do.

Keep trying. Congratulations for having the courage to make that call. Thank you for sharing the journey with all of us. Why visit web page why do we let our egos dictate our happiness? The sense of relief you both must be feeling is now a part of your reward for being brave. You are all so beautiful. Thank you for this. Perhaps this is inspiration for me.

Oh my gosh Maria, what a wonderful post! I am happy for you and your sister, and your family. I loved her letter as well! Good for both of you to be brave and let the past and any differences sister you, hopefully to enjoy happier days ahead.

Every family likely often has a member who steps out true in ours here well! Thanks for sharing, Carol from San Diego.

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I was crying while I read this. Thank you so much for sharing and being transparent, Maria. The rewards of courage and reconciliation seem wonderful for you both. In her wisdom, your mom was able to feel it coming.

I am happy for all of you, and for your mom. She really gets to the heart of why it is hard, and also why it is so important to do it anyway. I have three sisters, but also have three brothers. All that yin needs a little yang, I visit web page. Great story and lessons.

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Thank you. I miss hearing about your family. Wow I love this so much. Forgiveness and being vulnerable to each other and spreading love. Exactly what we need in our world. Thank you for sharing! I too had a strained relationship with my sister for many years. Remember when I mentioned the Gallup Strengths Assessment? Think, casual sex hookup apps sorry my sister took the assessment, it opened up a whole new world for the two of us in terms of our relationship.

Most girls in chennai all all site accept and understand each other so much more! I hope your relationship with your sister continues to strengthen and deepen.

I am so happy to read this! My eyes are welling with tears, Maria, from your lovely story of forgiveness and reconciliation!