It was a lot like that when I was a kid too. I was the mommy while my mom left us at home all the time alone. I cooked and made sure my sister had everything she needed, I even spanked her when necessary.

When my mom became a junkie and abandoned us I went all over the place from family member, to facilities, to group homes, and institutions. I went all over the U.S. After my sister left a few family members she went back home to mom's and has lived with her since. I think they are closer because they have been together longer. IDK.....it's pathetic of me to be jealous...I really shouldn't, I just think I deserve help every now and then because I've done a lot for mom, I've paid her water bill a million times now. I will also be very very disappointed if she leaves me here.