This is a huge lesson. I disagree with the birth order theory on this one, however. My older brother was treated as a prince. His life was filled with important matters... I on the other hand, second in line and the daughter, was expected and still am to some extent, to drop everything to meet other people's needs.
Mom is now having a hard time dealing with the fact that her son rarely calls when she is having difficult times. She is angry with him and how selfish he has "become". I kind of think he is exactly the man that she raised.
I think I have to really work on giving myself the same care and concern I give others. I will watch you, Slowly, and learn from your example. (ugh...my latest post on my own thread points up this very issue.)
