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Favouritism , how to deal with

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Traumat1 · 25/04/2026 18:02

I come from a family wher my mother idolise my brother and was cruel towards me growing up .
My mother's in her 80' now needs care and support .
She gave my brother financial support ( large lump sum) he invested in London, moved out bought a family home far larger than ours and is selling up downsizing and retiring early, when I enquire its hushed up and hostile responses
I recieved no financial support, I will be working 10 years longer
How do I deal with resentment and my ever increasing bitterness

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kidsbeingloudagain · 25/04/2026 18:05

Well, I hope you’re sitting back and letting your brother care for your mum. You know that’s allowed, right?

tryingtobesogood · 25/04/2026 18:08

Yep, I hope you are stepping back. After all, you have to work, you can’t retire and care for her.

reap what you sow

Traumat1 · 25/04/2026 18:22

Its hard when you are abused as a child you are a people pleaser and can't bear rejection.

But your words are helping
She want to move near me for future care from me , while brother enjoys life

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tryingtobesogood · 25/04/2026 22:22

Please stay strong, start setting small boundaries. It’s hard but the more you do it the stronger you will get. She does not deserve your care

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