Different relationships with parents

Hi,
In my family there have been some difficult situations over the last few years – including a period of me being estranged from them. We’ve since reconciled and I feel so much happier with things. Going home for xmas this year was wonderful actually and I’m proud of how far I’ve come.
What i do struggle with is that my sibling didn’t have a great time – and more generally, that sense that we can both have different relationships with our parents at the same time?
When we were children it was reversed – I had the tricky relationship, she didn’t so much. And I guess that was ‘ok’ in that the two could co-exist and now it’s flipped.
Do you have any advice on owning / reconciling my positive relationship with them while knowing she’s still unhappy?
Thank you

 

Answer:

 

Let’s investigate a little more – get curious about what it is challenging for you about this dynamic. Notice what you want to do, what themes emerge, thoughts that surface, emotions that flow. It’s all okay. You can investigate this safely.
This seems like one of those times where two things can be true at the same time. You can honor having a great relationship with your parents currently, and honor the truth of the situation for your sister. How might that be possible?