Why is this not an entry? It seems like an excellent one to me.
I have that family member too. Maybe every family has one. And when I finally blow my top, I say EXACTLY the wrong thing. I think she knows how to set me up. Unlike you, I stopped feeling obligated to be there. I keep my time to the bare minimum with this person if her presence cannot be avoided. I also never use the word should or any related verbiage, which is much more than I can say for the aforementioned family member. Nosy busy body who thinks she knows what is best for everyone, at all times. It must suck to be her.
succor,
when it comes to family,
is for suckers
haha
You did a haiku!!!! Yay!!! It's perfect! And so is youre way of handling the succubus. :)