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How to Stop Chasing Repair Without Shutting Down

A companion guide to “Three Months Later, I’m Still Waiting for My Sister to Call”

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Jun 04, 2026
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In the free article, I wrote about something I’m still actively living through with my sister:
The ache of wanting repair with someone who is not currently available for it.

Not just the sadness of conflict.
But the nervous system pull to keep reaching in order to finally feel okay.

What I want to do here is walk more slowly through what this actually looks…

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