My Mother Admitted To Hating Me Simply Because I Was An Unplanned Child....- Reddit Stories
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My Mother Admitted To Hating Me Simply Because I Was An Unplanned Child. At My Wedding, My Parents Chose His Party Over Mine.
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My family relationship completely collapsed when I married Emily, the woman I love. I’m a 26-year-old medical student, and throughout my life, I’ve always felt neglected and undervalued by my mother, who has consistently favored my older brother, Marcus. From a young age, my mother never hid her preference for Marcus, and I could never understand why he was her favorite. After I was born, my mother sent me to live with my grandparents for eight years due to postpartum depression. During that time, my grandparents, George and Elanor Cooper, lovingly raised me, and I felt safe and cherished. But when I returned to live with my parents at eight years old, things started to change. I soon realized that, despite being their biological child, I wasn’t getting the same amount of love and attention as Marcus. My parents always seemed to put him first, even when he didn’t deserve it.

Living at home with my parents wasn’t what I had expected. Every time I tried to do something to get their attention, like excelling in school or playing the piano, Marcus would mock me, calling me a nerd or a weirdo. I felt self-conscious, and despite my efforts to fit in, nothing changed. My mother, instead of comforting me, would tell me to stop crying and be a man. I never got the support or reassurance I needed from her. I couldn’t understand why my mother treated me this way while favoring Marcus, who was often rude and dismissive of me.

Even when I went to college and got accepted into medical school, my parents didn’t celebrate my achievements. Instead, they were more excited when Marcus got accepted to a nearby public college. When I got engaged to Emily, I thought maybe this was a chance for my family to support me, but my mother remained indifferent, and my father seemed happy for me. However, when it came time to announce our wedding, things took a turn for the worse. My mom informed me that she would not attend my wedding because Marcus had planned an anniversary party for his girlfriend on the same day. Despite the fact that Marcus and his girlfriend had recently celebrated their anniversary, he refused to change the date of the party, and my mom supported his decision.

I was hurt, and when I confronted Marcus, he admitted that the anniversary celebration was more important to him than my wedding. My mother backed him up, telling me I shouldn’t be selfish for wanting her at my wedding. This was the breaking point. I told her how much it hurt to always feel like I was less important than Marcus, and in response, she laughed it off and dismissed my feelings. After that, I decided I would no longer recognize her as a parent.

Though disappointed, I focused on making sure Emily and I had a beautiful wedding, full of love and joy. Despite my parents’ absence, I felt grateful that my father kept his word and stood by me. My grandparents, who had hoped my mother would attend, were deeply saddened by her decision. It became clear to me that family is not just about blood; it’s about love, respect, and support.
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