"People who live in denial of their own problems, like your sister's situation, often focus on what they perceive as faults of others to make themselves feel better. "
Perfectly said! My brother is also completely unsupportive of me as well. It is hurtful, frustrating and feels downright unfair. But we need to understand why they feel that way so we can let go of it. It has nothing to do with what we are doing, it has everything to do with what they are doing or perhaps NOT doing in their lives. I've been on disability for 4 years, I would love to get painting again and do commission work if possible. Zero support from him. Like it's completely unfeasible for me because his wife won't sell her stuff on Etsy due to taxes, etc. And they have kids to put through college, etc. I have 3 boys, they are well taken care of on my disability income. They lack nothing. 'I have to work,' he says. Wow. Disgusting. I don't need loads of money to be happy. He has been in a miserable job for 22 years and hates his career. I'd rather be 'poor' and happy than making 6 figures and complaining about not being happy. Keep your head up, you do you.