Hello, my name is Strawberry!
I can see you're tired, and I want to give you a big hug! It's so hard when you're feeling like this. I can see from what the questioner says that things aren't great between her and her sister. It's so sad when siblings fight, isn't it? It's not your fault, and I'm sure your parents know that. But it seems like they just blame you for everything, and then your sister gets away with bullying you even more. It's so unfair!
It's so sad to see how their sister treats them without mercy. The parents don't seem to react much, and they even scold the question asker for making them angry again. I feel really sad when I read this. I'd love to know what made their parents treat them this way, but it's obvious that they're not good parents, either to the question asker or to their younger sister. They're too strict with the question asker and too indulgent with their younger sister. Their younger sister will only grow up to be domineering and unreasonable.
The questioner didn't mention the ages of the sister and the questioner. Maybe in the minds of the questioner's parents, you're the older sister, and your younger sister is younger. So as the older sister, you should be a role model for your younger sister and give way to her more. If you don't give way to your younger sister, it might seem like you're being inconsiderate. It's possible that they had a different idea of how the older should give way to the younger because of their own experiences.
I'm having a bit of a rough time at home. I have a bit of a rocky relationship with my dad, I have a bit of a tiff with my younger sister, and my folks both grab me and hit me. What should I do?
It would be really helpful to find out the real reason for the parents' favoritism.
The questioner remembers that when he was a child, his father still loved him very much. I'm not sure when this started, but from what I've heard, there's a big difference between then and now. It's hard to know what caused this change, but I'm sure the questioner would love to understand it too.
When I was a little girl, my mom would sometimes hit me without asking why. She said I had to let my brother do what he wanted because I was the older sister. I didn't understand why she was treating me like that at home, so I got upset with her. We didn't have a very close relationship. Later, my mom told me that my brother had a problem that made him unable to get too emotional. She hoped that I would let my brother do what he wanted because he couldn't help it. But she didn't realize that not explaining things clearly would make our relationship so rigid.
It's so unfair how both the questioner's parents treat her! And then, when there's no conflict with her younger sister, what's the attitude of your parents towards you? It would be so great for the questioner to try to understand why they treat themselves this way. Once we know the answer, we can find the best way to solve the problem!
It can be really helpful to have a chat with your folks about the limitations that were put on you when you were younger.
When it comes to our original family, we can't choose our parents, but we can choose our own lives. It's so important to acknowledge the harm that our original family has caused us in the process of growing up. We can't change what's happened, but we can face it and learn how to let it no longer affect us. This will help us to reduce the negative emotions that our original family has on us.
The original poster said that they are not yet able to support themselves, so I guess you are not yet very old, probably in junior high school to high school. If it is high school, you can get away from home by working a summer job, spend less time with your parents, and also gain some work experience.
It's so important to find ways to protect yourself.
It can be tough for parents to realize when they're hurting their kids, especially if they don't listen to advice from elders. So, it's important for kids to learn to protect themselves in a way that's appropriate for them. If your parents don't listen to the elders, you can also tell the elders how you're being treated at home. They can then help you persuade your parents that their behavior is wrong. If the elders with authority speak to your parents, they might realize that they're being too biased.
If the above method doesn't work, don't worry! You can also seek help from outsiders. Usually, when you find your parents scolding or beating you, like when your parents catch you and let your sister beat you, you can tell the community about such behavior, get a medical examination as soon as possible, and you can also call the police. No matter who bullies and hurts you, you must know how to protect yourself. Parents are not allowed to scold and beat their children at will.
It's time to start thinking about yourself, not just your parents.
The questioner also mentioned in the description that the parents have a poor relationship, which shows that there is something wrong with the way they get along with each other. It's so sad when parents and children don't get along! It can be because they take out their own mistakes on you, but it's important to remember that their poor relationship has nothing to do with you. We are all independent individuals. You are you first and foremost, and then you are their child.
The questioner said that he is not a good student and is not good-looking. But, you know, a person's appearance changes over time. What really matters is our inner temperament and profound knowledge. A person's appearance can be ordinary, but we can make ourselves shine in other ways. I can see that your parents had a bad relationship and they favored your younger sister. This has caused you a lot of grief and injustice, which is why you have no desire to study. If you want to get away from them and escape them, the questioner can do so through learning, which will give you the ability to protect yourself. I recommend a book I've been reading recently, "Why Family Hurts".
I remember a very profound sentence in the book: "Separation and love are equally important. They are the two most important themes in life. They work together to make a person grow and become their own self."
I really hope you find all the answers you're looking for in the book! I wish you the best of luck!
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I can't believe this happened again. My sister knows how to push my buttons until I snap, but when I finally reacted, everyone took her side. It's like no matter what I do, I'm always the one who ends up in the wrong.
My dad's words cut deeper than anything. How could he say that to me? He's supposed to protect me, not threaten me. I feel so alone right now, like I don't belong in my own family. Sometimes it feels like they forget I'm their child too.
Remembering those bike rides with dad makes it hurt even more. Those were moments filled with laughter and joy, but now everything is different. I wish I could go back to those times when everything felt simpler and better. But that's impossible now.
I try hard to keep a brave face every day, especially in front of them. I don't want them to see me cry or think I can't handle things. But inside, I'm just as scared and lost as any other kid. Who will be there for me when I need someone?
Thinking about school starting soon gives me some hope. At least there, I can have a break from all this. Home has become a place where I don't feel safe anymore. Yet, I know running away isn't really an option because I'm not ready to live by myself.