In a perfect world, siblings would be totally connected, understanding, supportive and wonderful. And, you'd do the same for them.

But, unfortunately, the world isn't perfect. Families aren't perfect, and people aren't perfect. It doesn't actually mean they're doing anything wrong... they may just not connect with you, they may be stressed/overwhelmed with their own problems, they may be selfish idiots who don't know what you're going through.

"It is what it is." (Yeah, everyone hates that phrase, but there it is!)

My siblings... I've got a sister who I love and adore, and who is generally very supportive, but also (recently) very busy at a high stress job. We used to talk more often, and I miss talking to her... but her job is alot of hours and super high stress, so I know that the lack of connection right now isn't personal. If I really needed something, I know she'd be there for me (and vice versa).

I have a younger brother that I care about, but am not close to, because he's an addict. There have been several years at a time where I didn't know how to reach him, and didn't talk to him. I keep up with him by checking the website for the county jail. I'm trying, this year, to reach out a bit more to him as we're getting older... but it's hard, as we don't have alot to talk about.