"Dealing with Sibling Silence: Navigating the Fallout of Declining a Call"

A man seeks advice from Amy Dickinson after his brother gives him the silent treatment for declining an unexpected video chat. Amy suggests that their strained relationship is a result of growing up with an abusive parent and advises the man to reach out to his brother in a casual manner, despite feeling like he's always in the wrong. She encourages him to be himself and make an effort to connect with his brother and his nephews.