For many years my brother has bullied me. Not calling me names or being physical. He takes over the house, tells me what I should do, critical and disrespects property. I don't recall him bullying me as a kid, more adulthood. I put up with it for years. My parents say that's just the way he is, never defended me and told me to put up with it. I've had enough! My sister in law picks at me too.

My brother, sister in law, and two kids want to visit this summer. I made it clear that there is too much stress right now (true, I'm dealing with a lot of things such as my health) and it's not a good time to visit. Now my parents are angry at me. If they want to visit, fine. But I don't want to see them.

I have ptsd from past abuse. Nobody in my family knows. I also believe my ptsd is partly due to my brothers treatment of me.