My Family Chose My Sister Over My Graduation, She Always Comes First

Yeah cute contact. They could have gotten that ugly overpriced keychain at either before or after the graduation. The parent are in for a rude awakening when the bio kid is an adult and is a spoiled entitled nightmare

This quote is usually used with romantic relationships, but I think it applies here, too: "When someone shows you who are are, believe them." Since your parents chose to miss one of the most important moments in your life to buy your sister some stupid toy, just tell them that you'll save them the trouble of having to choose in the future, and go No Contact. I know it can be hard to walk away from your family--be sure to get yourself some appropriate counseling--but don't waste anymore of your mental or spiritual energy chasing after the Golden Child. You've already seen that you will never win that race.

Move on with your life. Find the people who make you happy. Cultivate your future family of friends and don't look back. The parents who adopted you got lost and you don't need to find them.

I agree with those saying no contact, except I always say to leave room for reconciliation. They may realize their error and make it right, or at least throw some money at it. Get whatever you can to make up for the anguish they've caused.

Your feelings are valid, take all time you need to "heal your wounds " and be good about yourself. In case you don't know, favoritism happens everywhere, in all families who have more than 1 child, regardless of biological or adopted. So, don't let this experience burn the bridge between you and your parents. They are wrong treating you this way, but please remember their good sides, they are the ones who took you in,raised you and took care of you while no one else was willing to do that. I pray that you will find a way to forgive them and be at peace.

You don't need to go no contact, but definitely don't nake them a priority in your life. Why should you go out of your way to be there for people who have repeatedly proved they'll only show up when it's convenient? You don't need to ignore their calls, but you don't need to consider their feelings when making decisions either. They can learn about your achievements from Facebook like other casual aquaintances.

Go nc. I had to do it 2x with my parents before my mother died. Remember family isn't always blood related. My bff family has always been more of family to me then my own family. Brother was always the golden child. They gave the pretense of trying to show people they were loving parents. But anyone who knew me could see the big discrepancies in the way I was treated to the way he was treated. I've always been considered one of their children. They love me more then my own family. Find the family you want and screw the one you were adopted into. That was ridiculous about the toy. Those are the most God awful looking toys I have ever seen

Sienna KNOWS she is the favorite! I bet she chose that moment to want her rare keychain! To see if her parents would choose her or you! I'm so sorry that happened Callie! As far as nc that's up to u but you were right to pack and leave!

The fact that you "let it slide" tells me you're already emotionally more mature than the people who raised you. You're not crazy and you know it. Trust your instinct, move forward. You don't have to go no contact right now, but I do suggest you put a big space in your life between you and them for a long time. You're going to grow more as a person without them. You can decide later if you want to go no contact completely. I'm really sorry this happened to you, it's really sad when the people who raise us are less mature than the people they raised.

Oh, god… that’s truly cruel. I’m so sorry for you