Katlego Sekhu
Anonymous says she has been providing for her brother’s children, yet the family shows little appreciation
A listener shared that she has taken on the responsibility of caring for her brother’s five children while raising two of her own.
Although she does everything she can to support them, she feels overwhelmed. No one seems to acknowledge the financial pressure this situation is placing on her, and she is struggling under the weight of it all.
“I was raised by my mom and stepdad. He joined our family when I was six months old, and seven years later, they had my younger brother. I now have two children of my own, while my brother has five kids with three different mothers.
“Since his children were born, I’ve been providing for them. I’ve bought them winter clothes, Christmas outfits, and back-to-school essentials. However, l’ve recently felt overburdened to help by the mothers of his children. Two weeks ago, one of them asked me to buy graduation clothes for her daughter. I told her it was short notice, but I still bought the outfit and added Christmas clothes for both her daughter and son. Not long after, the other children reached out asking for Christmas clothes and school uniforms. I told them I’d try to make a plan.
“When I told my father that I’m struggling financially, he said our family is small and that I should keep taking care of my brother’s kids. But for me, this is overwhelming. My father owns taxis but doesn’t offer any support. My brother, who is also a taxi driver, says he doesn’t earn enough to contribute.
“I’m exhausted, and my own children aren’t receiving the full benefits of my hard work because I have to stretch my income to include my brother’s children. I feel like my family is taking advantage of me and my kindness. My cup is running empty, and I am beginning to hate myself for this. How do I regain control? What could be my blind spot?
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