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AIBU to resent my parents for helping my brother financially?

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Palpna · 26/04/2026 23:46

Ive discovered that my parents gifted my brother a significant amount of money ( from our grand parents inheritence) when he bought his first home in london , 20 years later , he is now able to retire early , as house value increased.
Ive not been gifted a penny ever, even when my husband lost his job in 2008 recession , we had two children aged 2 and 1 I had to work fulltime as a result . My resentment is off the scale. We cant retire as still have debt What would you do

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Nogimachi · 28/05/2026 17:04

I would ask my parents whether it would be possible for you to receive the same gift as your brother. If the answer was no, I would ask why not. I would ask them whether they think it is ok to treat their two children differently. And why.

Basically I would calmly and forensically back them into a corner and get them to explain how they could possibly have meted out such unequal treatment, ensure they were aware of the consequences this has had on you and basically give them a really difficult time over it while being as nice as pie.

They really need to be aware of how horrendously they’ve treated you.

Boomer55 · 28/05/2026 17:05

Palpna · 26/04/2026 23:46

Ive discovered that my parents gifted my brother a significant amount of money ( from our grand parents inheritence) when he bought his first home in london , 20 years later , he is now able to retire early , as house value increased.
Ive not been gifted a penny ever, even when my husband lost his job in 2008 recession , we had two children aged 2 and 1 I had to work fulltime as a result . My resentment is off the scale. We cant retire as still have debt What would you do

It might seem unfair, but it’s up to them. Their money.

blackbunny · 28/05/2026 17:08

Well, when your parents ask for your help in the future, you can offer them the same help they have given you(nothing)

Blondeshavemorefun · 28/05/2026 17:09

Seems very weird they gave so much to your brother and nothing to you

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