What to do when a parent shows favoritism toward a sibling?

I have a brother my mother dotes over (we are both adults...he's 26 I'm 31). He's an alcoholic, living with my grandmother, and barely works.





I am married have one child and another on the way. My husband and I made a good life for ourselves.





My mother makes excuses for my brother, and it's clear she favors him. She didn't come to my daughters birth, doesn't visit me, doesn't call to ask about my pregnancy. We get along...but she never really shows interest in my life. She says because she has no need to worry about me because I'm doing well.





Has anything like this happened to you? How do you work through it? It really hurts and bothers me.


What to do when a parent shows favoritism toward a sibling?
It seems that she's ashamed of your bro's doings %26amp; so making excuses for him. You are well-settled %26amp; happy with your life. She probably consider you more mature %26amp; understanding. Yes, it's painful but I think you also need to see the things from her side. I don't completely favor her as she should have visited you at your daughter's birth %26amp; call you to inquire about your health. Why don't you talk to her %26amp; tell her everything openly but in a polite manner. We all need the love %26amp; affection of our mum no matter how stable in life we are. Good luck.What to do when a parent shows favoritism toward a sibling?
I think you are old enough to finally let yourself get over that problem.


It happens to almost every person that has a sibling. They're either the favored one, or the one that gets less attention. But it's wrong to let that bother you. Especially since you think of yourself as a successful woman.
Tell your mother that it doesn't matter if I'm doing well she needs to show interest
I had that problem before, there really isn't much that you can do but sit down with your mom and explain how you have been feeling and show her that she is doing it. It's hard but worth it in the end! Good luck!