Comments on: Signs You Have a Toxic Sibling(s) (And how to deal with them) https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/ The Foundation for Post-Traumatic Healing and Complex Trauma Research Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:29:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Corey https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-49676 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:29:03 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-49676 Oh bother, one sibling has always been sensitive his whole life. Never happy, making easily things hard, lives in the past with grudges and dislikes everyone in one way or another. Says things to put people down in their own way.
The other sibling became full of hate and verbally abuses everyone. Years of being nice, turning the cheek. Using silence or no contact or no communication for holidays or just cut people off. Including, family, friends etc. just got tired of the way they treat me and everyone around them ! I have given them what they want, I leave them alone now! I always thought it was me but I am sure it is them! I can’t and won’t fix their issues! They are the ones with the problems! I just want to be happy and live a wonderful life and treat people with love and respect.

]]> By: Kaz https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-48852 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:45:47 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-48852 Thank you really helpful. Yes it does seem to be some jealousy even though there’s honestly been nothing from my perspective. She just seems to perceive all this stuff but the thing is I’m 49. It’s so many years later and I’ve been so supportive. She’s cried on my shoulder I’ve given her heaps of time and praise and encouragement and support no reason for her Covid sort of despite and contempt. I was so so hurt by it for a long time I’ve mostly let it go now and I just think well it’s not me. She’s got some wounds choosing an adult. She has to deal with it. I would dialogue about it if she showed any interested in dialogue but no but here’s the thing yes we can walk away from toxic relationships but our parents are still alive and I do have a very big concern that it’s hindering the last five or so years we might have with them and I also think they’ve got a few investment properties and I am very afraid they’ll be division and fights when there’s proper settlement and that’s just such crap that I don’t wish to be the case

]]> By: Mick https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-46307 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:04:18 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-46307 I have recently cut off all contact with my older sister because of her bizarre behaviour towards me. Everything would be going along really well and suddenly, out of the blue and always when their were other people around, she would behave towards me as if I had no right to part of a conversation or no right to my own opinions. This would manifest Itself with her deliberately talking over the top of me, interrupting me when I was speaking, suddenly changing the topic or direction of a conversation and so on.

The irony of all of this is the fact that normally she is a person who strongly advocates talking out any problems and not letting things fester, yet this version of her will suddenly appear out of nowhere and make an ordinary social interaction into something petty and spiteful and mean-spirited, all the while maintaining a facade of normal social interaction, to which all can contribute freely – except me!

It happened again in more recent times and it’s not going to happen again, because I’ve cut off all contact with her. She is my last surviving sibling, but I’ve had enough. I don’t need this sort of acidic rubbish in my personal life. So, now I’m in the process of selling up and moving back to another state and will never allow anyone to treat me like that ever again!

]]> By: 90 CLUB https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-40521 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:29:22 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-40521 This article really resonated with me. I’ve been struggling with my relationship with my sibling for years, and it’s comforting to know I’m not alone in this. The signs you listed were spot on, and I appreciate the practical advice on how to cope. I’m looking forward to applying these strategies to protect my own mental health. Thank you for shedding light on such a difficult topic!

]]> By: ri188 https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-40329 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:49:23 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-40329 Thank you for this insightful post. I often felt alone in my struggles with my sibling, and reading about the signs of toxicity was an eye-opener. The tips on how to establish boundaries and prioritize my wellbeing will definitely help me navigate my relationship moving forward. I appreciate the support and advice shared here!

]]> By: d06 app https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-38875 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:39:37 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-38875 This post really resonated with me. It’s tough to acknowledge toxic behavior from family, especially siblings. The signs you highlighted are so relatable, and I appreciate the strategies you provided for dealing with them. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone in this experience. Thank you for shedding light on such an important topic!

]]> By: in999 https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-36081 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:19:56 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-36081 This post really resonated with me. I’ve struggled for years with my sibling’s toxic behavior and it’s comforting to see these signs outlined so clearly. The tips for dealing with them are especially helpful—I’m definitely going to try setting firmer boundaries. Thank you for shedding light on such a difficult topic!

]]> By: Lucky 33 app https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-34656 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:59:44 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-34656 Thank you for shedding light on such an important topic. It’s so hard to recognize toxic behavior in family, especially from siblings who are often expected to be our closest allies. I found the tips on dealing with them really helpful, particularly the emphasis on setting boundaries. It’s a reminder that self-care is essential, even when it comes to family. I appreciate your insights!

]]> By: BS WIN https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-34440 Sat, 31 May 2025 01:17:46 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-34440 Thank you for this insightful post! I’ve struggled with a toxic sibling for years, and it’s comforting to know I’m not alone. The signs you outlined really resonated with my experience. I appreciate the advice on how to set boundaries—it’s something I’ve been hesitant to do, but I see how important it is for my well-being. Looking forward to implementing these strategies!

]]> By: Basant Club https://cptsdfoundation.org/2023/07/11/signs-you-have-a-toxic-siblings-and-how-to-deal-with-them/#comment-34386 Thu, 29 May 2025 23:23:36 +0000 https://cptsdfoundation.org/?p=249050#comment-34386 This post really resonated with me. Identifying toxic behaviors in siblings can be so painful, especially when family dynamics make it hard to address. I appreciate the practical advice on how to set boundaries while still maintaining a relationship. Thank you for shedding light on this topic!

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