Thanks Open Eyes

Sound advice as usual!

Had tried strategy of just listening but that didn't work either. She accused me of not being interested in her. This has been happening for years.

I've now put record straight with my aunt, who was only hearing one side of the story. She also realised it isn't something new. She noted that for as long as she can remember, my mother's always had this "hang up" about her mother's lack of love.

I do hope my brother steps up, as much as he's allowed to. This lack of action has also been long-running.

Am trying to avoid stress because psoriasis is going from one leg but starting a flare up on other leg and elbows (again). Taking a step back is very much needed.