And denial is right after.... this past Sunday we dropped by MIL house for a quick visit. I didn't really want to go but DH said that MiL had clothes for the kiddos and he had to pick up some mail that went there by mistake so I was like ok. His aunt was there and I enjoy her company so I figured it could not be too bad. So we get there and it's pretty chill. They started talking about the children and of course SD15 came up and how she doesn't come around ( by her own choice and you all know why) really want to know why MIL and the rest of the family like to live in pretend world, or maybe they don't know the full truth . They were telling DHs aunts husband that the reason why SD stopped coming is because she got too preoccupied with her boyfriend, events and such ... when In reality SD herself has said several times to DH that she does not enjoy or like to come over.. SD has made it a point to make that clear to DH. I was line here we go again with innocent SD being g yet again shielded as a angel who is too busy to see MiL , SIL and DH . DH didn't say anything back but right after that we left . But it just annoyed my that again SD doesn't even take responsibility for her own choice to not come , no that's continue to make excuses for her . Also, DH told me that SD has stopped responding to his text. He text her Friday " I love you" and nothing, yesterday he texted " I miss you and nothing l I dunno he keeps on ... he has ramped up his texted for some reason recently I think before a few week would go by but maybe since he has not received a reply he gets anxious? Who know. I don't know why he doesn't just pick up the phone and call. But I'm sure she would not answer. Any who I am loving the peace otherwise and SO looking forward to going on vacation for spring break on Thursday !