What? Eagle, that's unbelievable! How could she invite herself along? Did hubby not get what you had in mind? Mustang, I wish I had some words of consolation for you. This doesn't help you at all, but it's not uncommon for the one who broke the silence to be the one who bears the brunt of the further "abuse" by the uncaring family. Mustang, do you feel like you have to send presents to siblings who don't acknowledge you? This time of year can bring about a lot of pressure, to say the least.