Sarah McLachlan, 58, says she had to 'eat a lot of humble pie' to repair her relationship with her older daughter
Therapy helped Sarah McLachlan recognize that harsh communication worsened her daughter's anxiety and prompted her to change parenting to rebuild their relationship.
Dear Abby: Do I go to this lunch and incur my wife's wrath?
Attend the birthday lunch, express love, provide names of PTSD specialists, and consider family counseling to address trauma and mend the family split.
Asking Eric: The kid who smiled while he tortured his brother is not normal
The behavior of the older brother could escalate to bullying or abuse, but the fact is it already has risen to that level. Immediate steps are crucial.