maleficent

You can't pick your family, it's something you are stuck with.

Whether you choose to spend time with them, is entirely up to you. I'd personally avoid all contact with the sister. Though it's unfair to deprive your niece of an Auntie who loves her.

Your sister sounds like she's got some major issues that she doesn't want to address, it's easier to get angry at everyone around them, and take out their frustrations on family because, family will generally put up with such monkey business.

Sounds like you have a good relationship with your mom, what's she say about your sister's behavior - not that a parent should take sides or anything.

If I were your parent's I'd give darling sister an ultimatum-- get it together -- or get out -- and they'd be happy to take custody of their granddaughter until she does.

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