but see, this is how it has been most of my life. i am the oldest. my parents divorced when i was 3. they each went on to re marry. my mom had 2 more kids(2 sons) and my dad and step mom had 3 more kids (1 sister and 2 brothers). i have always been the good and quiet one(except for a little rehab stay in HS, which i did for ATTENTION!!! i met an amazing man(HS sweetheart) and had a amazing little boy. my dad has NEVER called just to check on me (or his only grandchild). and now my mom only calls to bitch about her husband. 2 of my siblings have struggled with addiction, have been in jail(numerous times), wrecked several cars...i sit back watching and observing, throwing my two cents in when i feel like it. i always feel like i would have gotten more attention if i was tossed in jail or addicted to drugs. i always feel like they think "oh,she is so mature and level headed we don't need to worry about her". well sometimes i wish i was worried about!!! i know i have truly nothing really to complain about....except that i have NO FLIPPING WATER!!
please excuse my rant...
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Being the good, strong, capable daughter isn't a handicap. Enjoy it. Yes, it sucks that it means that your parents don't need to give you attention. But you really don't want the negative attention they handing out. Go to your grave knowing you were good, quiet, and capable. There's no shame in that.
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