Greetings, Abby It hurts to be the least favorite, but my mother never misses an opportunity to express how much she despises me. She would never say such in front of my sisters or my father, mind you. She rubs it in while standing behind me.
She texts my sisters to let them know how much she misses them. Me? I receive remarks such as “I wish you were never born.” Despite my best efforts, I have been unable to win her approval. Unfortunately, my little sister also despises me and is unpleasant. Tell me, please. — In Tennessee, unbeloved
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DEAR UNLOVED: Sadly, we are unable to choose our parents. Your younger sister has now been affected by your mother’s generally destructive behavior. For this reason, I advise you to spend as little time with your mother and younger sister as you can.Spend as little time alone with either of them as you can if you have to see them. Begin forming connections with supportive and loving individuals. Many people who come from dysfunctional households like yours create chosen families.
Abigail Van Buren, better known as Jeanne Phillips, is the author of Dear Abby. Her mother, Pauline Phillips, began the company. For more information, visit www.DearAbby.com or send an email to P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
