To think they’re charged their number?

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I haven’t spoken to my sister for 5 months. I tried to call today and it went straight to voicemail “welcome to the O2 messaging service, the person you’ve called is unavailable, leave a message”

I have a new number (my phone was stolen a few weeks back) so I’m not blocked. She’s also not someone who ever has her phone off.

I’ve tried yesterday and today with the same result.

I think we know why the sisters dont speak 😏

Yes of course, you’re such a genius that you understand an entire complex situation of children growing up in care, returning home and ending up back in the care system, dealing with abuse, carrying that trauma into adulthood, watching a loved one decide to destroy themselves because really the only person that could ever help them is themselves - all from just a few sentences written by a complete stranger. Incredible.

Could she be on holiday abroad? Mine phone goes straight to VM when I'm away

I'm not sure what you feel is to be gained from getting antsy with other posters. Send her a text message, if it's still her number and she wants to talk then she will reply.

Not sure what you wanted from this thread
People have offered constructive comments and all you've done is get snippy and ignore the information

It's more the arsey nature of your replies to other posters and their simple suggestions. You just have that tone and a massive chip on your shoulder.

I don’t know why you’re being so arsey with people trying to help you. You’ve been told several times the likely reasons - my phone also sends all unknown numbers straight to voicemail. Text her your number so she can add it to your contact details. Sorted.

Send her a text.
Lots of people set up their phone to send unknown numbers to voicemail.

DID YOU LEAVE A MESSAGE?

Shouting, because you seem not to have heard this oft-asked question.

Is she on holiday? I always put my phone on airplane mode when I'm away.
Or hers has been stolen too.

You were rude to people trying to suggest things based on the post you posted. It's perfectly reasonable to point out that a stolen phone doesn't mean you had to change your number, so people who might screen calls don't ignore your calls. Especially if you don't contact them for 5 months, so aren't really expecting any calls from you, never mind from an urecognised number. Why didn't you leave a message like it said?

If you speak to your sister like this, I think ignoring you might be reasonable though.

Telling me I didn’t change my number wasn’t a simple suggestion. It was argumentative about a point that’s entirely irrelevant to any part of this.

I haven’t been “arsey” to any simple suggestion. People still use that word? Odd.

What does saying I don’t need to change my number add to the aibu?

Why don't you just send her a text?

Drop her a line with your address on the back

Try every possible means of contacting her, including writing a letter and going round to her home, if you are worried about her safety. If you think she’s changed her number to avoid you, that’s another matter.

It adds "transfer your number then people who have it knows it is you and not a stranger calling, plus people who have your number can call you". What does posting on a website about not having spoken to your sister for five months then expecting her to just pick up a call from a strange number when you could (a) keep your old number or (b) leave sodding message like the voicemail said to or (c) send a text add to your situation? Did you think she might see the post and give you a call?

What is happening to people 🤷‍♀️

Why can’t you just text her saying “hi Susan it’s Anna. I’ve got a new number. Was trying to ring you for a chat/to let you know how well the kids did in their exams/the dog died and can’t get through. Can you drop me a message or give me a wee ring when you get this.”?

It's not irrelevant though. That's why people are mentioning it.

You continue being difficult though. Clearly wanting to argue rather than take on board the very many suggestions you've been given but ignore.

Yep the rudeness is so unnecessary.

Why won't you say if you left a message or sent a txt?

Write her a letter and include your new phone number. She might be deliberately ignoring calls from unknown numbers. If she has got a new phone for some reason and not let you know, texting her would be a bit pointless anyway. I doubt she has both changed her phone number and moved house without telling you so a letter should reach her. If she ignores it or has moved out without giving you her new address then that unfortunately tells you a lot about how she views the relationship and you will just have to wait for her to make the next move.

Well tell me how it’s relevant.

Did you text her and tell her it was you phoning and this was your new number?