Woman cancels family vacation after being fed up with parents' favoritism towards brother

Experiencing favoritism in a family can be extremely hard for those who receive the shorter end of the stick. Although some people might let go of things, more often than not, it might become difficult to just sit back in certain situations. A daughter was in a similar situation with her parents and her brother. When things got out of hand, she decided to get back at her parents. The 25-year-old woman–who goes by u/throwra-vacay on Reddit–took to the platform to share the situation and wondered if she was wrong.

"So, my parents wanted to go on a cruise for the holidays. They invited me, my boyfriend, my brother and his girlfriend," the woman began. Her 28-year-old brother, who she referred to as "James" for the story, had always been the "golden child" of the family. To give a bit of background, she explained, "Back in high school, when James was discovered to be selling pills, he was just 'going through a phase.' Meanwhile, when I got caught smoking weed, my parents threatened to kick me out." She added, "James still lives in the state where he was attending college, and I live in my home state near my parents. He doesn't work. He's not currently in school. My parents buy him flights all the time to come visit, but don't buy me a flight to go see him or go anywhere else."

"When I got my first big job at age 22, my parents immediately kicked me off their insurance since I had the option of benefits. James was on their insurance until he turned 26," the sister revealed. "Last year, I got laid off and moved back in with my parents to save money. When I got my new job, my parents told me I needed to pay $10,000 in 'back rent,' which was never discussed previously." However, she paid the requested money and later moved in with her boyfriend. When the parents invited her on a cruise trip, they bought tickets for themselves, their son and his girlfriend. The daughter was told to buy her own because she had a well-paying job. "My parents said I was acting spoiled and that 'green wasn't a good look on me.'"

"I decided I had enough, and I wasn't going. But here's where I may be the a******. I let them continue thinking I was for months. Then, on the night before they left, they said to get to their house by 8 am so we could start the drive to the port," the daughter shared. "At 8:30 that day, they start messaging me asking where I am. I texted them, 'Since you didn't want to put the effort in to have me join you, I will be attending my boyfriend's Thanksgiving instead. Have a nice trip with your favorite child.'" She then muted the chat. She wondered if she could have handled the delivery better or joined her family even though she was "sick" of being treated like that. People in the comments showered their support for the daughter.

u/Always_B_Batman wrote, "That $10K back rent paid her brother's rent for 5 months." u/Foolish-Pleasure99 commented, "She is subsidizing the golden child. I don't think any amount of 'pettiness' regarding the trip, how she handled it or anything else is unwarranted. Good on her for growing a spine." u/ameinafan remarked, "They bought tickets for James and his girlfriend? Do they even like his girlfriend more than you? Hmm...if you're to be the black sheep anyway, give them a proper reason."