obviously they don't like your wife and they probably feel she is responsible for you being "mean" (read: tough) to your brother. it almost appears to be codependent on there part. either way, with time and patience the problem you are having with your sister and mother can be overcome. if my brother and i can learn to get along and build the basis of a relationship then anyone can. but it take alot of time.
regardless, as you well know you have done the right thing
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yeah, family 