often need to control the narrative. They will actively pit siblings against each other to keep attention on themselves.
When a parent is emotionally immature, they may feel threatened by a self-sufficient child and more comfortable with a dependent, less-motivated one.
"Bragging Rights While she might hype the sibling up to others, she may simultaneously complain about them to you, using them as a mouthpiece to maintain control.In essence, your mother is creating an "imaginary" reality where the dependent sibling is a hero to ensure they stay dependent on her, while treating the successful sibling as an enemy or as unimportant to maintain her own authority
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Author:
Star seed (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: The "scapegoat" often leaves a residue of feeling that you must "earn" your place. You do not have to accept unfair comparisons or verbal abuse. causes lasting "sibling rivalry and resentment". Pray to keep your heart light 🕯️
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Psychological analysis flows from this piece. Well done
Well said
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