Originally Posted by
newpage119 
I would keep my distance from toxic SIL, However it does seem like the kids need a loving Aunt!
They sure do, but I was "banned' from interacting them as children because I am not a Christian (at least according to my brother). I would send cards on birthdays and holidays to the kids and my brother would send them back to me with a note of scripture that he misapplied. So, they grew up not knowing me, nor I them. I only know about them, but not them personally. As adults, they have not shown any interest in getting to know me because they have been brain washed essentially. Sad state of affairs.