I have recently had some problems with my husband that are currently being mended. In the mean time, I have looked at myself very closely and my relationship with others. This has really helped my relationship with my husband. Through all of this, I have discovered so much about myself and how I am treated by my family. I strongly believe that the only time any one in my immediate family tries to contact me is when they want something. It does not matter what it is, they always want something.

I work night shift and my schedule is a lot different then everyone else's, so it is hard for me to keep in constant contact with them especially in the last couple of months. On Easter, I didn't realize my cell phone was on vibrate until the late afternoon. My husband, daughter and I were busy doing things so I had not had a chance to call either of my sisters, my mother, or my father. When I looked at my phone, the only person that had called me was my mother. I returned her call and let her talk to my daughter and then decided to wait and see if either of my sisters or my father would call me. They never did. I did not call them either. It really hurt-I at least thought my father would call to see how my daughter was doing.

So a couple of days ago my sister accidently got a text message meant for my husband, one that stated that the only time she calls is when she wants something. I felt bad that she got the message because I truly thought it was being sent to my husband. In the mean time, she has sent me a nasty text message and a long nasty email detailing how I am the one that only calls when she wants something. My only response was that I was sorry. I cant respond to it. I am hurt by what she has said becuase I have done nothing but take care of her and be at her beakon call for the last 12 years. She used me, just like the rest of my family.

What should I do? Should i try to mend this or just let it take it's course. She has completely taken this overboard. I know that she has discussed this with the rest of my family, because that is what she does. I am done letting her do this. Some advice would be greatly appreciated.