'They’ve made it clear who their favorite child was, it's only fair he steps up': After always favoring her younger brother, 32-year-old neglected sister tells parents she won't look after them when they get older

"I could never choose favorites", cough cough… 

Agh but my little Tommy…you know he just needs a little more attention (and love, and money, and how could you say no to that face?) 

…And Melissa, she's just so independent. 

What would you do if your parents favored your sibling your whole life, always prioritizing their needs ahead of yours? Let's just say, you're the Melissa and your sibling is the Tommy. 

Now, as Melissa, imagine after all those years of feeling pushed aside, your parents open up a can of worms, clearly lacking in sensibility. They have told you that they think it is your responsibility to drop your life and come look after them when they get older. But, forget about darling Tommy, he's just so busy and not cut out for that! 

In a world full of Melissas and Tommys, when our parents have continuously disregarded our feelings, maybe it's time to put our foot down…or is it our job as children to gift our parents care just as they have gifted us life?

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