Sibling Rivalry

I would like to suggest a new forum for Sibling Rivalry. Coming from a family of 7 kids, I've seen a lot of it. I also have 4 kids of my own. I know many other members have problems with sibling rivalry too.

My recent stay in the hospital with my sister relit some of the sibling rivalry that has gone on for nearly 60 years between my other sister who is older than I am. We hadn't seen each other or spoken to each other for 5 years.

Our contact with each other this past week was awful and I would love to have a place for myself and others to discuss, rant, rave and try to understand why sibling rivalry is so painful.

I hope Doc John will consider my request. Thank you. Ozzie

I think that is a very good idea for a forum!

And great to see you back

((((((((((((( Susan ))))))))))))))

xoxoxoxo Fuzzy

Ozzie~

I too think that would be a nice idea. I am the youngest of 7 also and being that I am only half blood to them .. I feel I dont fit in. They make me feel that way too by not including me in on things. And since I did open up to a couple of them about my mental disorder.. it seems they keep me out of their lives more. I have many frustrations about this . And would find that a forum for this would be very beneficial. Great suggestion!!!!!!

Hugz
Beth
ps .. I will continue to send my thoughts and prayers to Janet. And you too Susan.. I know you need the strength to get thru this too.

ME TOO!!!! i would love it!!!

Well, I have to say I am on board with this one!!! My sis & I (whom haven't spoken in almost three years now???) have always had this sort of issue. I just never realized it, until other members in our extended family pointed it out to me (she's the rivalry-lol).

Now, I kind of have an issue, that I don't want to turn into a rivalry between my duaghter and her brother (he's 17 years younger than her, and by her dad's wife-long story). It just seems his mom, kind of wants to make issues that could result in this...we still take the higher road.

Hmm, well I guess I gave more than my two cents worth on this one!! lol

Lisa

Thanks everyone. I spent 4 days around my only older sister who was also visiting one of my younger sisters who is ill. I hadn't seen my older sister for 5 years due to problems between us. She is still the same even after all these years. She picks on me and is rude to me every chance she gets. It was awful and has been since I was a small child.

I know there is a relationship forum but sibling rivalry is a huge problem that I believe deserves a place of it's own....a place to let off steam about our siblings, not towards other members.

My husband and I talked about the problems with my older sister all the way home.....a 5 hour trip! We also cussed and discussed about it all of the next day. It still isn't out of my system!

OH baby, considering that my 59 year old sister JUST forgave me for being born 57 years ago.........

Sign me up. )))))) ))ozzie((((((((( she just plain resented my arrival and it sat inside her festering and festering because my parents never saw let alone addressed it at the time.... This year I figured it out, and addressed it. Talk about lancing a boil---sis was as raw as the day i was born !!! "YEH,"she exclaimed,"YOU RUINED MY LIFE!!!" she vented, got validated, and Lord Have Mercy: MOVED ON. it was amazing.

great idea..I have 3 sisters and we haven't seen each other in more than 9 years...noone IRL knows about that, I tend to keep family business and messes to myself..the last time I spoke to 2 of my sisters they wanted to beat me up...they are both kinda violent..when I was young I imagined having my 3 sisters and I sharing holidays and special times together, especially with all of our kids..but that was not to be..sorry for ranting, but this is an issue for me..miss seeing you around here Ozzie...your name alone brings comfort to me...

I have 4 brothers and a sister and I also have 3 sons and a daughter...... I know what it's like!

Ozzie -- I joined about 3 minutes ago. Your post was the first one I read and, of course, I'm bawling. Good grief. GOOD grief? Let's try Bad grief.

Hi Ozzie,
I'm the youngest of 5 and I think that's a great idea.
I've read that your siblings have a lot to do with shaping you into who you are. No wonder I'm such a mess!
((((((Ozzie and Hubby))))) I know too well the frustrations!