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r/Teenagers • Posted by u/HaverOfWives69420 4 hours ago
My (16) twin brothers (21) have just returned from college and it feels like I’m the least favorite
Summer started for me a few weeks ago, and I’ve barely seen my dad at all. We’re always like this, and he’s always busy. Before anyone calls me ungrateful please know that I do get it. I understand that he’s a single dad of three boys and has to work hard. I’m not trying to be ungrateful.
But it’s just hard that now after my brothers have returned from college he has plenty of time for them, going out to dinner and movie theaters and doing everything he just didn’t have time for before.
This isn’t a new development either, it’s not like he’s just happy that they’re back from college, this is always how he acts. I’m ignored or brushed aside, but my brothers get all the attention and affection they could ever ask for. My dad is proud of them in a way he’s just not for me.
Techno, the older twin, is currently aceing college classes and the top of the fencing team. The other twin, Wilbur, is getting a degree in filmmaking and is head of a band. He’s a really good musician.
I don’t even want to go to college, and honestly my grades aren’t very good. Unlike them I’m not talented, and don’t even have any extracurriculars. I know why he isn’t as proud, but it still hurts.
Does anyone else just know they’re the least favorite? My dad would never say it outloud, but it’s not exactly a secret. Literally everyone can tell, and even my friends agree that I’m clearly the least favorite. He’s not even trying to hide it.
I kinda want to yell at his face, to scream, to ask him why he even pretends to care, or why he hasn’t just kicked me out yet. My dad barely even speaks to me anymore. Is he just waiting for me to leave? It feels like everyone is just waiting for me to leave, to finally get out and stop ruining their perfect family. Maybe it would be better if I just ran away and could stop ruining everything.
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u/BedwarsAlien 12 point • 9 hours ago
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u/FluffyPuffyPapaSheep 9 point • 2 hours ago
This situation sounds really stressful. I’m a therapist, and though I don’t know enough about the situation to help, I did notice you mentioned not having any extracurriculars. This might sound condescending, please know I don’t mean it in that way, but it might be beneficial to find some hobbies. It can be easy to fall into despair or to worsen depression and anxiety if you don’t have anything to do or look forward to.
u/EnderwalkBoo7 8 point • 2 hours ago
I agree with u/FluffyPuffyPapaSheep! Getting a hobby really helped with my anxiety, I got into ARGs! They’re really fun, but not for everything. I have a friend whose into lockpicking and another that codes as a hobby.
u/FluffyPuffyPapaSheep 2 point • 2 hours ago
That's wonderful to hear! A few more hobbies that don’t require much investment or money is journaling, writing, exercise of all types (It’s good for mental health! Even if you don’t like traditional exercise things like swimming and dancing counts too) Drawing, or puzzles. You might want to check out your local library too, they often have a lot of events running that might help you find something you’re interested in/gen/pos
u/HomelessTeletubby7404 3 point • 9 hours ago
Your family sounds completely awful! I can’t believe your father would treat someone that way and I can’t believe your brothers wouldn’t help. They don’t even deserve the thoughts behind the paragraphs you wrote here. How dare people call you ungrateful? How dare they even make you think that they’ll call you ungrateful? I can’t believe they dare not be proud of you, you’re just a kid! And a wonderful kid at that, I’m sure of it. Some families are just awful.
u/Beeboy46 1 point • 2 hours ago
I’m sorry Tommy :( You can always talk to me
u/HaverOfWives69420 1 point • 1 hour ago
I know Tubbo, but you can’t fix everything. I just wish things were different