Wow! What an update! I am so sorry to hear about your cousin. Suicide is such a difficult thing to accept for those left affected by it. Before BD, I could never understand why someone would do such a thing. The world is such a big place, what could be so bad to want to just end it all? Then after BD, I finally understood it. Not to say that I felt suicidal, but I finally understood why someone might see that as a viable option. My heart goes out to you and your family.
That update about xW is pretty bizarre as well. After all these years it doesn't sound like she has progressed 1 inch. I can't help but feel a little bad for her. I mean it is terrible how she treats your family, but you guys are doing so well and have the stability of each other. Your interactions with her are wild and are awkward, but she has to live in that reality she has created for herself. She must actually believe the crazy viewpoint she thrusts on you guys. The inner chaos she must experience to accept all that as reality must be...exhausting and lonely. It's so good that you guys are able to keep her at arms length to minimize the damage she would no doubt do if she played a larger role in your lives. It's too bad the kids don't have a stable mother figure in their lives, but man they sound like they are acing life right now. It's so inspiring to hear about.
