It doesn’t matter how many times parents claim that they love their children equally; actions will always speak louder than words. And sadly, many children and adults know how it feels to watch a sibling get special treatment.

This woman reached out to Reddit for advice after becoming fed up with how her mother had been favoring her brother. Below, you’ll find the full story that led to the author deciding to take a step back from her mother, as well as some of the replies invested readers shared.

This woman’s mother has always made it clear that her brother is the golden child

So she’s finally beginning to wonder if it’s even worth it to take care of her mom

One third of Americans believe that their mother has a favorite child

If you’ve ever asked your parents who their favorite chil

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