I also found this thread very inspiring MDD and all those who have posted. I think the challenge is to stand up for yourself in a manner that doesn't completely burn bridges. I finally stood up to my sister just before Christmas and she cancelled Christmas. She's an attention seeking, name dropping, shove it in your face, know-it-all bully. She refuses to associate with anybody who is not rich, beautiful or successful. I finally decided I don't need her in my life. I think I burned the bridge...