Somebody mentioned here how they see how far reaching this went to so many people.

Yes, there’s even been contact from my cousin. She sent a group email to me and my sisters over something our mom said that got to her through her mom. It was awful. I responded by telling her that it sounds like someone’s been ‘talking some shyt’ and assured her I have nothing but the best thoughts and regard for her. Then silence from that side of the country... Finally, she sends back some nice cousin-like email with photos of the kids. I called her and told her there was a rift in my family, I now only speak to Mom when I call there weekly and haven’t spoken to my sisters in months. We had a nice catch up and I said I would like to remain family with her, thanked her for reaching out, and vowed to keep in touch.