"It was your mother's job to prepare your sister for your eventual departure. I'm sorry she did not do that. Part of having children and getting them to maturity is making sure they will be OK on their own and that anyone still in the home will be fine when they leave. Clearly, that didn't happen. What you can do now is stay in contact with your sister on a regular basis."
"Let her know that you love her and will always be there for her but from a distance. Encourage her to continue with her life. Remind her to keep up with her extracurricular activities and explore anything else that may interest her. Encourage her to sign up for social engagements so that she fills her time with other activities. For your part,"
A college student moved several hours away to attend school in New York City and feels guilty about leaving her 10-year-old sister, who frequently cries and expresses how much she misses her. The mother failed to prepare the younger child for the older sibling's departure, leaving the sister emotionally dependent. The older sibling should stay in regular contact, reassure the sister of enduring love from a distance, set up regular video calls, and keep her updated. The older sibling should encourage the younger sister to continue extracurricular activities, pursue interests, and accept social engagements to build independence. The student also seeks advice about supporting a close friend grieving an unexpected parental death.
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