Sister Is Delusional and an Attention Hog. Can I Ignore Her Texts?

The article addresses a reader’s question about whether she should ignore her sister’s texts when she finds them attention-seeking and unsettling. The writer says she responds kindly but briefly, while the sister sends messages about her health issues, her husband, and grandchildren, along with pictures. She also describes discomfort with the sister’s portrayals of their mother, whom the writer associates with abuse and calls a narcissist. A columnist replies that the reader’s dislike is evident and likely reinforced by her silence. The response argues that sending health updates and photos of grandchildren is not inherently bragging or broadcasting, and that the sister’s differing memories may be an attempt to cope. It advises against “seething in silence,” suggesting therapy or a direct conversation to request a break based on the writer’s childhood challenges.