I cut my family off because I didn't want to deal with the family drama. Since I was in the military it was rather easy to do.

My parents are gone now so it doesn't matter. My brother only talked to me on estate matters so haven't heard from him. The only member I keep up with is my dad's sister, and that is only on Facebook.

It was one less stressor when I already had other stressors to deal with, so it was a good idea for me.