Betrayed by Family: A Shocking Revelation

“My family set me up to fail and I just found out.” I’m 27M and honestly just need to scream

into the void for a second. For most of my life, I thought my family saw me as the “responsible

one.” I helped my parents with bills when my dad got sick, drove my sister

to work when her car broke down for the fifth time, and basically did whatever anyone

asked because “family helps each other.” Last month, I applied for a promotion at work.

My boss basically hinted I’d get it. I was stupidly excited—finally something for me. Except I didn’t

get it. When I asked why, my boss got weirdly apologetic and said: “Your brother told

us you’ve been thinking of quitting and that you were overwhelmed.” I don’t even talk to my brother outside