Estranged relatives.

Ive been estranged from a sister since maybe 2020ish after a big falling out. We used to be close when our parents were alive but after they died it exacerbated some already existing problems and we haven’t spoken in about 3 years. We had some friends in common and now when they ask how my sister is doing or what she is up to, I never know how to answer. I don’t really wanna air out dirty laundry or invite discussion about it. I also don’t wanna embarrass them for asking - Even extended family doesn't know anything about it and I don’t really wanna tell them either.

Whats a clever way to navigate to this awkward situation?

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bijouxbroussard · F

My youngest sister was on the outs with me and our other two siblings because of something she did (ironically, it was our mother’s last illness that encouraged us to come back together).But other relatives who live out of state would ask about her. My pat answer was:

"We’ve all gotten pretty busy and don’t see each other as often as we probably should. But next time we speak, I’ll tell her you said ‘hello’."