Thanks for the support everyone. It has been nuts.

We had invited all the kids (there is a stepchild) first and when we were banned from seeing them, I invited my brother (and another couple) to visit instead. He didn't make plans to see us until after he paid off some bills so it was last minute. We thought is he took them to his home in VA, she would try to have him charged with kidnapping.

I believe his estranged wife has our phone numbers blocked and she won't call or answer e/m. Communication is nil. Part of her latest attack was I had no business inviting my brother into my home. (?!?) There is a history of manic/depressive in her family. And my family has a history of just emotionally withdrawing which just sets her off.

I did tell her, her behavior was uncalled for and warned her several times befroe telling her I didn't intend to be rude or disrespectful but I was hanging up on her.

Grandma, Big Scary Man and I are collecting furniture and household goods for the stepchild's first apartment in 2 years. She asked last summer if she could move in here while she attends the local community college. We said yes. Hopefully things will settle down by then.

Thanks everyone!

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