My sister and myself were so close growing up always together and never ever did we fight but now we hardly even speak to each other and have not even seen her for years

One word stood out a bit there. Childless. I’d say maybe she didn’t make the effort because she felt a bit like she’d failed by not having kids young. Maybe this is her attempt at rising above the things you have said and done that have hurt her? You may be deciding if she is going to get another chance but this might be your LAST chance before she writes you off?

My sister and were as close as close could be for many years. Her hubby and mine were best mates. Then her hubby died. We got even closer, helping her get over the death. Fine for a couple of years…….til she got a new boyfriend! She wasn’t interested in me anymore, didn’t want to know us. They moved away and I hear nothing from her or her kids now. No interest in fixing things, not after what she did

Family is Family – If a tragedy happened and she was gone how would you feel. It really looks like she is trying to right her wrongs. Give her that chance. As ppl grow and things happen they grow and change! Good Luck

How did you go? What did you choose to do?

I hope all goes well with whatever you choose to do

Give it one last try and if things are likely to be repeated forget about trying again

I agree with Gigi ppl do get older and wiser!

If it was me I’d definitely give it another try, maybe shes grown up and has realised shes made mistakes with you. It sounds like shes trying pretty hard to patch things up. What have you got to lose, really? If you don’t give her another chance you may regret it one day. If you do give her another chance and it doesn’t work, well so be it, at least you tried. I hope all is going well

I say give it another try, its not everyday that you have a sister and if she’s trying to make it work maybe its an idea to do the same, for your kids sake, it’ll be nice to have an aunt to do stuff with and hopefully keep doing stuff with.

I think give her another chance. People do get older and wiser and people change -sometimes for the better – through gaining life experience. Having said that, if she lets you down again, I would give up…I have no contact with one of my sisters at all, because she has just hurt me too many times.

Just remember if you try and it doesn’t work that is ok – just because someone is blood doesn’t mean we have to be a doormat

I think you should at least try. It sounds like she is making a effort to repair the relationship.

Yes its inportant to have a good family relationship.
In the end they are usally the ones who care about you the most.

I would try one last time and if it doesn’t work walk away knowing you did all you could

I would at least give it a go. If it doesnt work then at least you could say you tried and move on

The fact that you’re posting means you’re thinking of giving her a chance. Her partner might have been a negative influence so things have changed. Just don’t rely on her till she shows you she has earned it.

wow, it’s about weighing up what is important for you. A letter is probably an easy way to test the waters.

I would give her the benefit of the doubt. She might be maturing and realised what she has done. I would tread carefully though..

I would tread carefully. Be open to her offers of generosity but be weary of them! Dont rely on her and dont expect too much. She needs to earn your trust.