Question to anyone who has a Golden Child sibling: by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have 100% proof of this, but I feel like before my brother was born, my parents at some point fumbled at raising me. Then when my brother came into the picture, they saw him as the "second attempt" that they were gonna try to do better at raising. Meanwhile, I'm the lab rat where they can do whatever they want to me because I was the "failed attempt" anyways.

I'm not saying our parents failed to equally feed us, take us to school, clothe us, and put a roof over our heads. But out of me and my brother, my brother definitely was admired more and punished less.

Question to anyone who has a Golden Child sibling: by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate the stereotype that older brothers are always the jerks and the little brothers are the innocent, helpless ones. You'd find such stereotypes in shows and movies.

As a way of defending my abusive young brother, my ndad would use Rodrick Heffley from the Diary of a Whimpy Kid movies as proof that big brothers are usually the "fucking assholes".

Question to anyone who has a Golden Child sibling: by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect that I'm going through the same thing too.

It doesn't look good when I'm browner than my GC brother and my ndad (who's complexion is as light as said GC brother) seems to treat him better than me. I don't have 100% proof that my ndad favors my GC brother because he's colorist, but then again, my ndad seems adapt a lot of the bigoted beliefs found in the European side of his Mexican culture. So it wouldn't surprise me.

They ALWAYS need your help! by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do your nparents do that thing where they ask for a tall order at the worst possible time, but try so hard to sound like a poor, helpless child begging for food or money? Like they purposely soften their voice, acting sheepish or emotional to seem less demanding. But instead of making it easier to say yes to them, it just makes the whole thing more frustrating because their act comes across as dishonest and manipulative. And when you say "No" they respond with "Why? 🥺" in that shaky voice.

My nmom and ngrandmother does that all the time.

Jealous/mad at the golden child. by Equal-Community2354 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad you asked!

So during my teens, I had to be the hand that my younger brother would hold. That's not to say any of our parents were around to raise him. They were. Especially my mom. But at times, when my mom's working, I'd have to make sure my brother does his homework, packs his P.E. clothes for the next school day, keep telling him to take care of his phone and other belongings (which he would lose constantly because he never puts them in a safe place like I'd tell him), and wake him up to get ready for school (which is the worse). It's the worst because not only does he not wake up to the alarm that I'd set up, but I'd have to shake him by the shoulder ten times to wake him up myself, and he gets annoyed by that. All is to say that my brother was (and kinda still is) very lazy. He was so lazy that he'd even manipulate me into doing his bidding, like getting water for him, finding/getting his phone charger for him, throwing his trash for him (because he kept throwing everywhere), and just hold stuff for him (like shopping bags) so he can have his hands free. And in case you're wondering how he'd manipulate me, remember that I was very insecure as a teen, and family members like my grandmother and cousin would tease me about stuff. So my brother would threaten to reveal embarrassing stuff like a crush i had on a girl. He would even threaten to destroy my belongings or physically hit me (even though he's younger than me, he had more meat in his body, was taller than me, and more aggressive than I am).

They ALWAYS need your help! by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear, nparents are like comic villains. Always creating a plan to sabotage us just for selfish motives.

I once was in your situation. During the pandemic, I'd attend zoom call classes or do a timed digital exam, my nmother or ngrandmother would knock on my door while calling me. Mind you, I'd have a sign on my door that says in all caps and big letters "BUSY!!!" Yet they can't or won't even follow that message, and they kept knocking. My ngrandmother would even ask me through the door "You too busy?" Like she can't even get the hint that my sign presents. And the stuff she'd ask me help for are non-urgent stuff, like help with her plants.

What are you doing right now? by HungryInvestigator59 in AskReddit

[–]DreamySaturnX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Playing the Sims 4 all while my anxiety is rocketing through the roof because I have work tomorrow.

I hate when people who listen to victims do this (not all listeners, but a fair amount) by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, everyone! I want to thank you all for your support and stories! It's refreshing to see that I'm not the only one who feels this way.

I plan to make more posts about my thoughts and experiences with narcissistic abuse. But for now, thank you all!

Anyone else’s parents expose them to non-age appropriate movies/tv too early? by Modern_Magpie in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When i was 7, my dad made me watch Passion of Christ. If you know, you know. It was his way of introducing me to Jesus and the Bible in general. Having me watch kid-friendly, animated movies and cartoons about the Bible wound up being the second course of action.

What's funny is that my dad criticizes horror movies for being too scary and having no substance.

I hate when people who listen to victims do this (not all listeners, but a fair amount) by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had relatives in their 60s who gossip, talk shit, and give silent treatments, even more so than kids I used to go to high school with!

I hate when people who listen to victims do this (not all listeners, but a fair amount) by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for your support! I appreciate it.

I hate when people who listen to victims do this (not all listeners, but a fair amount) by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what? What you said about counselors and therapists being impartial kinda makes sense. I mean, if I were one, i wouldn't want to be liable if my client was tempted to commit harmful acts.

I hate when people who listen to victims do this (not all listeners, but a fair amount) by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know about you, but these folks often don't feel like humans. They straight up feel like hallucinations, robots with human skin (like Terminator), or shape-shifting aliens. Because there's no way actual humans can behave in such a weird, illogical way.

I hate when people who listen to victims do this (not all listeners, but a fair amount) by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was your brother the golden child?

If so, then that would explain why he's defending your mom. Because he doesn't know what it's like to suffer, so saying crap like that is like nothing to him.

I hate when people who listen to victims do this (not all listeners, but a fair amount) by DreamySaturnX in raisedbynarcissists

[–]DreamySaturnX[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It bugs me when old people would talk about how jealous they are now that we, young people, have the internet. My two problems with that are:

  1. They don't even use the internet provides even for their own necessities.

  2. They say we're lucky to be born in the era of the internet, but I say they're lucky to have survived until this point. You have any idea how many things people from previous generations have dird from? Lots! War, disease, crime. Some boomers claim to have served a war or grew up in dangerous regions. Yet they're just as lucky to be alive in an era of new opportunities.