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Am I being taken for a fool by my family over taking care of my mum?
Your mother expects to be taken on holiday and your siblings aren’t pulling their weight, so you’re right to be angry as things clearly aren’t fair
TL;DR
- The author is the primary caregiver for her mother's holidays, while her siblings do not contribute.
- She suspects her mother and siblings are exploiting her kindness, especially given preferential treatment in inheritance and childcare.
- A psychotherapist suggests the author has agency in her choices and encourages setting boundaries to maintain mental health and fairness.
- The advice focuses on finding a balance between duty, guilt, and personal wants, possibly by declining current demands and planning for the future with clear expectations.