Just what I needed and while it might feel sad to say this being told that I am Loved is something I’m desperate to hear. I don’t hear it from my family despite everything I do for them - despite begging for recognition they dismiss me. My brother gets ten accolades for making dinner, I pay the bills that keeps us in a terrific house, in a wonderful neighborhood, warm and safe — and not once do I get a thank you. Even when I try to explain an accomplishment regarding juggling finances, they brush me off with the statement “that’s what I’m supposed to do, don’t bother me.” Well if that’s what I’m supposed to do, how is what my brother’s doing requiring accolades? Perhaps, my Mom feels like he needs it more than I do because I’m stronger and more accomplished. She seen me grow and take up the hard things to do after my Dad died. She had only seen my brother in weakness as he’s never cleaned up after himself and had made quite mess of himself and apartment when he lived alone. She might also have him stuck in her mind as a drunk which they both were. Now they are sober but now their mental illnesses are more profound. In order to take care of my Mom as I promised after my Dad died, I live with them to prevent my brother from putting her in a home. They are quite a mental drain to live with and all my medical professionals beg that I not live with them. But I feel I must to prevent him from putting her away so he can play full time. Life’s hard now. So hearing that I’m loved from a stranger who doesn’t even know me gives me hope.