I didn’t let my sister intimidate me today
My older sister is nearly 25 years old (I’m 20F), and she still hasn’t changed when it comes to bullying and manipulating her younger siblings for a feeling of control or entertainment.
For twenty years, she was simply cruel, even when I was kind to her. Her actions serve only what benefits her. For example, she often leaves her mess after recording a sponsored video and expects us to clean up after her, because, again, her efforts cease the moment they no longer benefit her (ehm, ehm $$).
So, today I didn’t go out of my way to be nice to her with something! Normally I would’ve, but when I thought about doing it, I also thought about how she has only ever been selfish toward me. Why would I be selfless towards someone who is a complete jackass in return? So this time, I decided not to care!
I mean, I still care a little about it — because it’s not my usual self to be a bit selfish — but I’m doing much better now. I’m finally learning that it is okay to stop going out of my way to be nice to someone who has abused my kindness countless times up to this day.
My therapist is going to be happy to hear this!