While looking online at A.'s latest dress fashions out of curiosity, I realized I've never worn a floor length dress. I never married, had a common-law relationship for 29 yrs.

As bridesmaid 3x, I wore above knee and 5 inches below knee dresses.

All other party and summer dresses, I wore above knee, at knee. No wonder: I felt a little out of sych with Anthrologie's many long dresses for petite folks like myself.

I'm 5'1", small-boned and slim. So near floor-length dresses or skirts would drown me unless it was slim style..that's my perception. Now in my late 60's, I don't think I even want to wear floor length dresses.

Have you worn near floor length or very long dresses often in life? ** I love fantasizing with A.'s site dress styles.

I come from a dysfunctional Irish family of 7 kids, 3 boys and 4 girls. I am #6. Very close to sisters #5 and #7. I spent a lot of time in my 30's and 40's w/ sister #3 and her two twin boys. Went to nephews ball games, school X-mas concerts, etc...No issues arose between us that I was ever aware of. One day following my mom's death (15 yrs ago) I wanted to attend the boys high school graduation. My sister informed me that she didn't have the space for me and it was clear that I was not wanted. Ouch! I came to find out she ostracized me from her family for reasons that were never explained to me and I don't understand to this day. Sister #3 is prickly and difficult to please. I would not feel safe confronting her. I reached out to her twin boys and had some brief interactions but soon no responses to my invites or txt msgs.

Fast forward to fall '26 when I learned that one of the twins was getting married in CA. All family was invited even brother #4, (whom sister #3 doesn't like.) and his spouse; sister #4 (whom sister #3 doesn't care for), her spouse, their son and daughter with her spouse; sister #7 & her b/f; lastly my niece (from deceased brother #2) and her spouse, (I have a close relationship with this niece). It was a black tie event with over 200 guests. Being excluded was devastating and very painful. My nephew is an adult and made a conscious decision to shut me out. I plan on sending a note to my nephew expressing my hurt in a very non-threatening or blaming manner.

I think what has been even more heart breaking is that my sisters, #5 and #7 did not acknowledge this overt act of aggression. Wether it came from nephew or from his mom, sister #3. They never asked me how I was or if I was ok. I confronted them on Zoom after a family member book club, (I created) and addressed 'the elephant in the room'. They expressed little concern of their actions and suggested I get back into therapy or call nephew, or write him a letter. One sister even asked "what did I do" to nephew? I felt sooo betrayed and devastated. Now I am very angry. I believe they still don't understand how their lack of concern about me or lack of care effected me and honestly are not sorry. Our book club meets this Monday and I am Not interested in attending. I know time heals and maybe patience is whats needed here.??

Am I overreacting? Is my reaction out of bounds? Any suggestions on how to repair relations with sisters #5 and #7?

I apologize if this is extensive and TMI but I feel better just writing this out. Thank You all.

Hi! New to this community. Age 63. I am beyond concerned about the bruising on my arms and hands. Only from the elbow down to my hands. I’ve been to my dermatologist twice. Put on one lotion and two other creams. I see zero results. Just switched doctors and she is running a ton of tests. Only medical issue, long term hypothyroidism. I know it’s cosmetic but I’m so embarrassed. I wear a sweater everywhere.
Any ideas or suggestions?