I wish i had a sister for whom i meant something but,what to do
By Greenery8
@grenery8 (10718)
Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
November 4, 2024 3:11pm CST
Reading how some of you mention your siblings and how are you constantly supporting each other,i enjoy reading it.at the same time,it brings me gloomy feeling of sadness how i don't have it.
Many times but this time for real, i accepted i have estranged sister with whom i can't communicate any longer. Did she ever offered help with my unemployment or maybe ask,cause she works in school for some job openings or elsewhere,no.i remember as clear as a day how i begged her to help me anyhow,to enlight me and she gave me a frustrated answer,help yourself. I just stared at her how shocked i was.
With my anxiety at the end of my university days,which culminated after i graduated,one year she didn't talk to me,while we were living together.Later,when i came now and then for job interviews in the city,while living with my parents at the countryside,she demanded i pay her half for staying in the same flat as her,which i did but she was mad at me,saying i spent too much toilet paper.
She later confessed she didn't receive paycheck for 2months. Imagine this,i was unemployed but,that didn't matter to her.
One time,she didn't want to share an umbrella with me,saying we each need our own. With disgusted and irtitated tone.
Even before i graduated,i socialized with her friends and not sure why but one friend of hers didn't want me on one quiz party. Guess whose side my sister took? Not mine. I'm a younger sibling but many times felt like an older one. I was never dotted like some younger siblings and it is too late now.
Words that she wants me in my life and hysterical crying from her side last time don't work anymore. She wasn't there for me;always mad at me or my existence, wanted me out from her 1st and second flat, when i overburned and went to er, she didn't give me slack or with my anxiety(bought me a book instead of talking to me) or with kidneys inflammation;she always demanded some kind of respect and treating me as a lower being.
She always wanted for me to bow to her, delivering messages to our mother how she wasn't harsh enough with my upbringing (she was just 20months older than me), like i'm her pupil (she's a pedagogical expert) and that's it,no feelings involved. When i asked for help with tiny things, she complicated and made me to give up while when she offered,it was for vacations so i can keep her company there. Showing off.
I have memories of hugging her and her meaning a big ball of positive energy to me but that was in ancient times. I didn't hug her in years;her patting now and then didn't feel great. i didn't want sometimes to be touched by her cause it was fake. She was forcing closeness and i hated it.
Why she abandoned me in a way and treated me with hatred,only her wicked persona knows but i wish i had a sister,a true sister that made me feel good about myself and not bringing me down, at the same time expecting of me to be there for her,like a servant.
My wish that never came true.
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@anya12adwi (9510)
• India
6 Nov
@grenery8 She got too preoccupied and distant from everyone, it seemed! Like more self centered! But we are all here for you! Cannot hug you or do anything for you physically, but can lend an ear to you!
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@grenery8 (10718)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
7 Nov
@anya12adwi she did, parents let her to be like that;whenever i said to my parents speak up, their reply was what can they say to her so silence won. Thank you,that's so nice of you
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@much2say (55655)
• Los Angeles, California
4 Nov
I think we chatted before about estranged sisters. I thought I had at least a civil relationship with my sister, but I guess this year she decided not to participate in this family anymore. Although it's a different situation from yours, I too wish I had a more supportive sibling rather than a judgmental, selfish one.
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@grenery8 (10718)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
5 Nov
Yes, i remember.that was in summer.i forgave 2times since then and then i realised i'm done, i can't walk through this hell on and on. I am sorry she let you down. Yes, that selfishness kills. Support,the smallest one is all we wanted
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@much2say (55655)
• Los Angeles, California
6 Nov
@grenery8 Interestingly, I am finding that a lot of people are actually in a sibling situation like us . . . it seems to be common and we are not alone. I don't know about "forgive", but I let a lot of things slide through the years . . . I just can't take it anymore as she has gotten worse. It is hell - especially when there is no resolve for it.
@grenery8 (10718)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Nov
@much2say i'm glad we are not alone. i also didn't want to acknowledge it at first or even putting the label toxic. i thought no way but, yes way. precise expression, sliding.
you would think the time will do its magical work and maybe things would get better, a bit, ah. i understand you. i don't see things getting better here too. do you know that i got itcing sensation on my body while i was thinking to write this post and after i wrote it. as a child, connected to my allergy or not, my whole body itched how i felt nervous about something and troubled.
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@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
4 Nov
Sometimes people change. I am sure that there are no perfect people in this world. Luckily, I still have a good bonding with my siblings. We may have some differences and arguments, but we remain as a family. In time, your older sister might change as a new leaf.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
5 Nov
I have a brother who was born when I was 18. I haven't seen him since he was 2. My parents disowned me when I moved out. Don't feel bad. You are probably better without your sister. Have a good day.
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@grenery8 (10718)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
5 Nov
I didn't know this.i'm really sorry.you are very brave and tough despite all that.
I think i am,you're right just, i wish i never came studying in this city,thinking i have someone to count on and her being here but can't rewind my past.thank you.have a good day too
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@freelancermariagrace (28050)
• Philippines
5 Nov
Sometimes, one of the best decisions we can make is to distance ourselves from people who are toxic, even if they happen to be family. It’s a difficult truth we often have to face. By cutting ties with them, you can find a greater sense of peace and happiness in your life.
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@aureategloom (9640)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
5 Nov
another sad story about your family... what's the age difference between you two?
some people are just like that and you can either accept it and go by their rules, or leave the realtionship and do your own thing. maybe she was jealous and afraid of what could happen if you both worked at the same place? nevermind - i hope you figure it all out and find a friend who'll be like the sister you wanted. take care!
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@aureategloom (9640)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
6 Nov
@grenery8 that's not even full 2 years... did you guys go to school together? i know many cases when there's such age difference between kids and parents send them to school together.
if you were ever better than her at something or were being "loved" more by some people - sounds understandable that she would be jealous and do her best to be better than you. even if it means not helping you when you need it. but you said she wanted to get closer again?
i got a 7 years old younger brother
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@grenery8 (10718)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Nov
hey, did i ask, do you have a sister or brother? another? yes, like ana karenina, not that we are counting, right?20 months difference.
she said she was jelaos once but at what age, not sure and my life going nowhere all these years is her right being jelaous, doesn't make any sense to me. i hope i will find it or not. i forgot i was a lonely wolf in my core, i'm going back to it now.
@marguicha (223097)
• Chile
4 Nov
The best thing to do with toxic people is to stay away from them.
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@luisadannointed (6187)
• Philippines
5 Nov
I hope you find forgiveness in your heart. And I hope that someday they will stop treating you bad.
But I hope you focus on yourself and how to be better each day, and I hope the pain you felt, will be your strength n facing many difficulties in life.
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@rakski (123279)
• Philippines
4 Nov
I'm so sorry to know this but since this is your case scenario, I can say you should start and try living on your own and be independent from her. I know it is difficult but in the long run that would be much better for you. I hope you can find a way to make a living for yourself
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Nov
I got used to being an only child but always looked forward to the times I could get together and play with my childhood friends, I am sorry you cannot have a friendly relationship, Where is she now?
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@grenery8 (10718)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
5 Nov
2blocks away from me.silly,isn't it. Life always plays tricks with us,people. Thank you,i'm sorry too.
some things can't be helped. She never tried to understand me. I exercise a lot cause of all sorts of body aching, and am taller than her but instead of understanding my health isn't the way it was, she is jelaous she isn't skinny like me, her words.
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