That brings to mind the saying, "you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family."
Seeing as I'm now a full-time carer for my 82 year old father, and I haven't seen my sister who lives less than 5 miles away in 20 years. I can attest to that saying being very true! I'm glad you stood up for your little lady! and also for doing your bit to fight fake news. lol
Never has there been a more true saying!! When it comes to family I would believe anything. It's a sad state of affairs.