None of this (or anything related to it) is normal or acceptable within a family unit no matter who tries to convince you it is.

Smear campaigns are not normal.Turning against someone just because someone else tells you to is not normal.Being ostracized and ostracizing others is not normal.Cliquish behavior is not normal.Bullying is not normal.Abuse is not normal.Relationships being riddled with envy is not normal.Triangulation is not normal.Stalking is not normal.Weaponizing forgiveness is not normal.Abuse by proxy is not normal.Purposely ignoring boundaries is not normal.Cult-like behavior is not normal.Flying monkeys are not normal.Attempting to cover up abuse is not normal.Weaponizing the importance and significance of family is not normal.

None of this (or anything related to it) is normal or acceptable within a family unit no matter who tries to convince you it is.