I always thought that me and my older brother had a decent relationship. We were never super close but I still looked forward to seeing or talking to him when it was possible. And then almost 3 years ago he met his wife. I was happy for him since he's always struggled in the romance department. Long story short, she is an incredibly sheltered individual and I guess she doesn't approve of me (or our dad for that matter) because my brother has basically cut me out of his life. The few times we've spoken since they've met has mostly just been him telling me what I am and am not allowed to say or do in her presence (its a very long list. And also he will never play any card or board games with me again. seriously wtf?! Cribbage used to be a family favorite when everyone got together for Christmas etc. Not anymore... ). I've never really been given any kind of chance to get to know her on any level, since I no longer see them except the occasional holiday when the entire family is together and even then the visit is usually kept very brief.

Often the only time I hear from my brother is on Facebook and its usually something snide or sarcastic or him making fun of me. Today it was something involving my kids. It wasn't something extremely horrible, but he really has no business saying what he did. And I'm honestly so ****ing pissed at him over it. I no longer recognize the person he is. I feel like when they married that instead of gaining a sister, I lost my brother. They treat my dad the same way. I've tried to bring it up a few times with my mother but she just blows me off and changes the subject. I'm at a loss. I no longer know what to do or say about the situation and I feel like he's basically dead to me. Like a should be grieving his death or something. But in a pissed off angry sort of way.

idk. just venting I guess.