<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/hug.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hug">: to you.<br><br>
I second reading Toxic Parents, though I have not read it yet, it is on my list as well. I keep going back for more because of my dad, and because like someone said, this time it will be different.<br><br>
Why could your sister not invite you though? Not to say your mother couldn't but you should also be asking questions of your sister as well.<br><br>
I hope you can get to the core of the onion and come to terms with what kind of relationship will be the healthiest for you and your family. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/hug.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="hug">: