Bre Avery Zacharski
“My mom burst into tears, and my dad looked furious. He told me I was being selfish and that I should be more grateful for the sacrifices they make.”
“My brother, who can’t speak, watched the whole exchange silently, and I couldn’t help but feel like the worst person in the world.”
In the days following the disastrous dinner, her mom and dad hardly said a word to her. Both of their feelings were hurt, so she began to think she was mean for addressing her feelings.
She asked her best friend for her opinion, and her best friend believes she’s not wrong for trying to get more attention from her parents.
However, her extended family and grandparents think she needs to grow up and show her mom and dad more sympathy.
“Despite feeling guilty, I can’t shake the feeling of loneliness and the desire for a bit more parental attention,” she added.
“I know my brother’s needs are immense and non-negotiable, but does that mean my feelings don’t matter at all?”
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