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When childhood favoritism affects adult caregiving dynamics

My mother has always favored my younger sister and now that Mom needs care my sister expects me to do most of the work even though she was always the golden child and I am tired of getting the responsibility without ever having gotten the love.

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Historical family inequities can create resentment that complicates present responsibilities, making duty feel like continued punishment for never being enough.

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