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Originally Posted by msk1986911
Although the intent would not be to "kick him when he is down" how the message is received could be just that.
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Right, Mike.
I knew that you would not have said anything to your brother to intentionally kick him when he is down, however that could be the way it would be received. If he is depressed and reaching out or trying to garner some inner happiness from giving, the rejection or criticism of the gift could be interpreted as a rejection or criticism of him personally.
I hate to sound all touchy-feely about this, but I do know that holiday depression can be a very difficult thing to deal with, and that it ends with tragic consequences for too many people.