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My Mother told me I was a "mistake and never wanted " when I was growing up. My older brother and sister were idolised.

(53 Posts)
CafeAuLait Mon 10-May-21 22:57:15

That is sad and very wrong for your mother. It's a cruel thing to say to a child, let alone treat them differently. I agree with Blossoming that talking with a professional about it all might be good for you.

Blossoming Mon 10-May-21 22:47:34

That is so sad, what an awful thing to do to a child. Would some form of talking therapy help you make sense of it and maybe come to terms with it? It doesn’t sound as if your siblings had a happy time either, in their own ways .

Cally555 Mon 10-May-21 22:23:55

I was always treated differently. Just trying to make sense of it after years of wondering why she said that to me and never took it back. I mentioned it to my brother and sister years ago and my brother didn't believe me and sister can't remember anything about her childhood. They don't contact me at all. sad