I fell out with my sister and it has left me questioning everything about my life

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DEAR DEIDRE: A MISUNDERSTANDING last Halloween has meant my sister and I have fallen out. I feel so low.

We’ve always had a tricky relationship, but since she had kids I’ve kept the peace. I’m 34, she’s 32.

Her daughters are six and four.

When all the trick-or-treating started, the doorbell was sending my dog bananas so I took him out for a long walk.

I forgot to tell my sister. She brought her kids over in their costumes.

When I didn’t answer the door, she sent me a horrible text and now won’t return my calls.

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It’s really affected me. I’m starting to wonder why I’m even here.

DEIDRE SAYS: Family fallouts are upsetting.

Losing touch with your sister also cuts you off from your nieces, so the loss is multiplied.

Drop a note in, explaining what happened and asking to meet for a cuppa.

Also contact The Campaign Against Living Miserably (0800 585 858, thecalmzone.net).

Their helpline is open every day 5pm to midnight and you can talk things through with a trained adviser.