"I am struggling with the different way my parents have treated me and my brother. My dad started a business when I was five. Now it's worth several million. My brother was invited by my dad to go into the business when he left university. I was not. By then, the business was well established and my dad stayed on as CEO. My dad gave my brother 80% of it. He will now sell the business and realise millions, meaning he can retire early."
"Both think that because my brother worked in the business and I didn't, I don't deserve a share in it. I feel that if another employee had done my brother's job, they wouldn't have been given 80% of it. I am a doctor and work really hard. I regularly help my dad with health issues, but no matter what I do in my career or personal life, I feel horribly dismissed."
One child received an 80% stake in a family business and will gain millions from its sale, while the other child was not offered a role and expects only the family home and remaining assets much later. The less-favoured child received help with university fees and house purchases but struggles with mortgage payments and basic costs. The favoured sibling has a high salary, luxury lifestyle and long-term financial security. Parents plan equal gifts to grandchildren, which feels unfair given the stark wealth difference. Attempts to raise concerns are met with accusations of ingratitude, leaving ongoing feelings of dismissal. Money often functions as a proxy for deeper relationship issues.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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