That all sounds very familiar. I'm so sorry you all went through the same things. It was so painful growing up feeling like I was only there to be 'useful' in some way. I was only cared about when I was making my mommy dearest look good, or feel better.

Not loved unconditionally, like an innocent child should be. Not protected and given attention and care, like I needed.

It's so important to acknowledge that pain so we can heal and re-parent ourselves.