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That's really quite terrible, OP. I would call my brother (to all intents and purposes he IS your brother!), and tell him you're very jurt: that you considered him family, just like your other siblings, that you looked after him when he was a child, etc... and then figure out what's going on from what he tells you.

You cannot walk away from this without exploring further. Your brother is a young adult, and probably not quite mature enough to call you first and explain. He's probably not comfortable with this situation.

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Agree. He should know that you are hurt, and he should feel bad about it. Absent some serious issue (estrangement, addiction, terrible transgression at a past family event), there is absolutely no justification for this. It is a terrible thing to do.

I would also go back to your stepmother and let her know how you are feeling, too.[/quote]

+1. The "I'm so sorry Lauren" doesn't cut it from your stepmom - this woman literally raised you if your father had full custody. And I'd let your brother know too. Frankly, I'd just be blunt and tell him you don't understand what's going on since you were unaware their was an issue with your relationship. And that the neighbors are invited to this wedding and you are not?

I think sometimes people don't really fully understand or appreciate what they are doing when they make their wedding invitation list. I get that it's the bride's "day," but it's also a family celebration. And not inviting a family member or a friend, or cutting people because they aren't 21 or whatever, causes lasting damage/family rifts. Your stepmom should have put her foot down. And it shouldn't take you letting her know how hurt you are to do it.

I am really sorry. This just sucks.[/quote]

A conversation with your brother is the right answer.  Or perhaps an email to stepmom and bro so they have time to think of their response.[/quote]

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