Is it normal that i try to forget my childhood?

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I don't like looking at old photos, movies... listening to my parents talking about us as kids, etc. It all leads to me, the slow, stupid one being compared to my sister, the quick, smart, fun, good-looking one. (she's also a nasty, evil bitch) On birthdays, my mom would even describe our behavior in the womb, and how she already knew our personalities before we were born. Basically I was completely still, like I was brain dead or something. My sister was constantly kicking, like she was vibrant and full of life. I stopped going to family events a long time ago for this reason.

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  • [Old Memory]
    7 years ago

    I'm sorry you felt that way throughout your childhood. I think it's important to remember your past, but not get affected negativetely by it. Tomorrow is a good day, and I hope you think so too.

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  • AbnormallyAwesome
    7 years ago

    I'm sorry your parents make you feel this way. Ellenna is right: you should probably try counselling.
    I can't tell if your family really sees you this way or if you just interpret it like that because you don't like yourself very much.
    It's normal for siblings to be different and I'm sure you have many qualities your sister does not.
    My brother and I were always different. He is analytic, logical and highly intelligent while I am more the chaotic, creative type. I was lucky our parents saw the potential in both of us and supported the paths we chose. Maybe that's what your parents failed to do. They only understood one.

    But your parents are just regular people. Just as fallible as the next guy. Their opinion doesen't matter. What matters is that you find what makes you who you are. Find what they didn't see and start believing in yourself. I wish you didn't have to do this on your own. Everybody should have people who believe in them and I hope you have some too.

    I see from your post that you're well spoken, reflective, don't lose yourself in anger and would rather change yourself than try to change others. Those are very admirable traits.
    So for what it's worth: I believe in you.

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  • Ellenna
    7 years ago

    That's very sensible of you to stay away from such insensitive people. Your mother sounds very ignorant and from your writing style I don't believe you're slow or stupid, she's the stupid one.

    If the past still affects you to any extent I'd suggest you try counselling to help you move on.

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  • Cliche1234
    7 years ago

    I hate bias parent(s). They need education about how to treat their children fairly. You don't deserve this.

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