My Parents Bought My Brother an iPhone While I Struggled to Pay My School Fees

I was close to my younger brother growing up, but I began to feel overlooked when our parents seemed to prioritise his needs. In 2018, they said they couldn’t afford my university fees, so I found side work to cover them. Soon after, they bought my brother a new iPhone because they wanted him to fit in with his classmates. When I challenged them, they warned me not to be jealous or upset him. My brother also felt I was overreacting because I had managed to raise the money for my fees. The argument drove a distance between us that has lasted for years. Today, we’re cordial but no longer close. I miss our old bond and hope we can talk honestly about how we experienced our parents’ favouritism and find a way to reconnect.

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