This is often seen in blended families if parents favor some children.
Kids then end up getting caught in the mistakes of adults and that affects their relationship.
This is what happened to one teen whose parents favored herstepsiblings.
Unfortunately, her parents did not take her side.
At first, theyd go alone, but later, her stepdad insisted they all go as a family.
This can only be achieved through prioritization and conscious effort.
It seems like even the stepsiblings began ostracizing theirsister.
She stopped going on her stepsiblings trips so that she wouldnt have to wait around for them.
According to experts, when parents playfavorites, it can damage the non-favored childs self-esteem.
The long-term dangers of it are anxiety, depression, and low feelings of self-worth.
It can also impact the kids future relationships and how they accept love from the people around them.
They need to lead by example and makeeveryone feel includedso that none of the kids leave anyone out.
Although there may be misunderstandings and conflicts, its best to treat each child with care and patience.
The OPs mom and stepdad clearly ignored herfeelingsfor many years.
They didnt seem to understand what kind of impact their behavior had had on her.
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