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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Prolonged uneven attention towards siblings (even step) adds up and hurts.  My parents favored my sister and her family over mine.  When I mentioned it to them, the response was "it evens out over time".  But it never did. Even though both are gone now, there is a part that still hurts. On DH's side, his parents were burned out on grandparenting by the time ours came along and his mother was in early Alzheimer's.  Luckily for us and my children, my sister and BIL recognized it and have been and are a fabulous Aunt and Uncle to my children.

I would look around and see who is out there that can be that extended relative in situ for your children (are your DH's parents more active grandparents to your children, do you have a close friend who is single and unlikely to have a family).  Try to accept your mother for who she is and find other people to fill the void.

(((hugs)))

[/quote] I will add, that it may help you to find someone to talk this through.  Therapists can be helpful in reframing things so that they don't have that sting anymore.  It wouldn't take more than a few sessions.  [/quote]

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