I’m posting here because I really need to get this off my chest and see if anyone else has experienced something similar. My mum has always favoured for my older sibling, but over the years, it’s become painfully obvious that she can do no wrong in my mum’s eyes – no matter what she says or does. The rest of us (there are three siblings in total) seem to constantly be on the receiving end of criticism, blame, or suspicion, while my older sibling walks on water.
It’s got to the point where she actively manipulates situations – twisting stories, exaggerating things we’ve said or done – and somehow Mum always believes her. Even when it’s clearly untrue or unfair. If I try to raise it, I’m “overreacting” or “jealous” - it’s so frustrating and exhausting.
I’ve stopped even trying to explain my side of things – what’s the point when the outcome is always the same? It’s really starting to impact my relationship with both of them and I feel like I’m constantly being pushed into the “difficult child” box even though I’ve done nothing wrong.
Has anyone dealt with a parent who clearly favours one child and refuses to see the manipulation happening right in front of them? How did you cope with it – especially as an adult?
Thanks in advance.