Always feel left out

[Sunshine91]

I’m not sure if anyone else feels like this but if so, o think it would make me feel better that I’m not alone. I always have got on well with my family however my sister has got two children so my mum spends a lot of time with them and I just feel left out. My dad texts me everyday and we see each other as a family every Sunday but no one ever tells me anything what is going on and then I feel silly when it’s Mentioned in front of everyone.

My mum never texts me in the week, my sister sometimes reads my messages but doesn’t reply. I know it may sound silly but I feel as though I always check to see they are ok and do anything for them and they can’t even be bothered to check on me. Does anyone else feel like this? When I’m talking, people talk over me. It’s like I’m invisible sometimes and I hate it but don’t want to say anything as I don’t want to upset them and it may be my anxiety making it worse 🙁

[Hopeful-Tinkerbell]

I do feel the same way. With my baby brother and his son my mom is obsessed! There as much as possible even holidays I’m not invited to with my family. My spouse has lots of friends and goes out to parties or even stays out all night but when it’s suggested I come then he doesn’t feel like going. I have no friends. I put all my energy and time into raising my son and my husbands son I forgot to make a life for myself. Empty nest syndrome is real. So my husband has his life now and I sit here alone. Unless someone needs me. I love my mom and she’s done a lot for me. She tries to be there for whoever needs her most but my brother is for sure the favorite. Even he is embarrassed by the extra attention to him and his son. I truly feel your pain!