Do you feel.like the black sheep of the family.

[Littlecook]

Do you ever feel like you are the black sheep of the family, maybe your brothers or sisters wouldn't give a dam if you are a live or dead .I have two older brothers who just think that yesterday I sent both of them a message telling them that I had to retire from work because of my health and I got nothing back no call or text message I feel so unwanted and alone, if it wasn't for my wife I don't know what I would do besides the unmentionable but I want go into that , I can't think of anything I've done besides keep my self to my self for years .

[Rufus07]

I too am the black sheep of the family. I hope I’m wrong but I feel like my siblings wouldn’t care if I was here or not. We are not close. Maybe see each other once a year if that. I don’t reach out because I feel like I wouldn’t have anything to say. Anything they would be interested in. I just feel like I’m the second sister who doesn’t matter.

I’m sorry they never reached out to you about your news. That must have been very hurtful. I’ve always kept to myself too figuring they wouldn’t care anyway. Maybe they just gave up on me being a part of the family.

[Albatrossss]

I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. It’s tough when you feel unsupported by family, especially during hard times. You deserve love and care, and it’s okay to express your feelings to your brothers. Lean on your wife and others who care about you—you’re not alone in this.

[Rufus07 in reply to Albatrossss]

If I told my siblings what I was going through they would probably just tell me too suck it up and get myself together. They don’t understand. At least I have my mother , who has been there, who understands. My sig. other too, but I think he’s getting to the point a little bit of being frustrated because there is nothing he can do. I was told, by my brother in law,at Xmas last year at my folks house, when I had a meltdown, to get myself together and come out of mom’s bedroom. So very helpful! We left shortly after. Am hesitate to go this year. I usually don’t go because my anxiety gets so bad. I always feel like I’m being watched and judged. I can’t relax, so why go. We’ll see what happens this year. The anxiety is starting already because Xmas is so near.

[Rieses_Pieces]

Yes, I feel like the black sheep, just left out of their lives. It does hurt not to feel included in their lives. I am at the point where I feel like my parents and sibling are acquaintances and not actually family. They moved away and built their own life with out me. They do visit me twice a year, but it doesn't feel like a warm family visit, just old friends catching up occasionally.

[Ineedauniqueusername]

Black Sheep here for sure!!!!! 😂 Oh well. Society in general, people in general are extremely non empathetic. If they have not an illness themselves, and even then sometimes......they don't get it. People can be very cruel and judgemental. All you need to know is that you try your very best. I hope you can be good to yourself and fund others who may be going through the same thing. Hope your health improves and Happy Holidays!!! No family support either. It stings. Try to surround yourself around kind supportive people. Even if that is one person. 💕

[catsrock]

I'm also the black sheep of my family. Mostly because I've distanced myself from their toxic, abusive treatment. Maybe we should start a Black Sheep Club - haha!