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Asking Eric: Deaf sister feels left out by brothers who travel together, but don’t invite her

The reader, the youngest of four and the only daughter, feels excluded as two brothers travel with their families.
The columnist recommends discussing inclusion with the younger brother using ‘I’ statements to express desired changes.
If desired, she can request earlier inclusion in vacation planning or propose trips that include both families.
The piece suggests assessing the older brother relationship and whether regular contact is feasible or desired.
The columnist emphasizes that family is the four siblings and their families, not just the two traveling brothers.
The article notes that attempts at better inclusion should aim to nourish the overall family dynamic.
The advice creator is R. Eric Thomas, offering practical steps for communication and inclusion.

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