I Walked Away From Christianity, but How do I Walk Away From My Family?

[mlmooney89]

My issue is just with my sister and isn't religion based but I understand your desire to keep them around because they are family despite their horrible treatment of you.

I have two little sisters and they are close in age and like each other. I am a good 5 and 6 years older and only close to the middle one. For the middle one's sake I tried for years to be civil but honestly I can't stand my youngest sister or how she treats everyone. She is an epic bitch and I'm the only one that calls her out on it so of course she hates me. Back in September was the last straw. She had a year to get her bridesmaid dress for my wedding and refused to, took no interest in being a part of any planning, ruined my bachelorette party, and had to be convinced to even show up the day of the wedding (of course as a guest not a bridesmaid after what she did) and I said fuck it. I'm done playing nice just because she is my sister and I feel like I have to like her. Now I can say I hate that bitch and avoid her at all cost. It has made my life a lot better. When I do have to see her for family functions we don't speak or say only what is absolutely necessary. The drama is down and family time is a lot less stressful.

I think in your case since it is your mom as well smile and say nothing is your best bet if you continue to see them often but I don't think you should feel obligated to see them often if it only brings you down. My godmother takes her role seriously but has finally gotten tired of trying to convert me. I'm sure that if you just sat there without saying a word and refused to talk when it was religious based eventually they would get bored. I would think if you gave them nothing to fight against they'd just be talking to themselves.