Venting about how my sister told me I’m not a good mom

So she lost her kids recently. For how long, idk. Probably not forever given the circumstances and how much evidence she has on her ex. But anyways she’s dealing with it roughly. I know that. But it doesn’t give her the right to tell me I’m a bad mom and that I don’t deserve my kids. All because I popped my toddler on the butt once. I’ve seen her pop all of her kids at some point in time or another. Then she said I’m neglectful because I get on my phone )spoiler alert she’s on her phone 24:7 ignoring her kids at times, and the reason she lost her kids is because she was on meth. Yet I’m the neglectful one…. My heart feels broken and shattered, even though I know it’s not true but coming from the person I’ve always looked up to, my big sister, broke my heart. I told her I hate her after that which was not my finer moment. I feel like shit and while I want things to go back to normal I don’t think they will. I can’t let go of her telling me I don’t deserve my kids.

Ugh. Idk what to do. Any advice?

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It’s very hurtful what she said but I hope you can forgive her as she is going through extreme pain and guilt after losing her children. She is probably projecting and it’s telling more about what she thinks of herself rather than think of you. It’s not fair than you are on receiving end of her emotions, but she probably needs you more than ever right now
Hope that makes sense

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She is projecting her reality and feeling about herself onto you.
It is hurtful. She is hurting. You may give her grace and support or give her space to cope in what ever way she finds other than lashing out to someone she deeply cares about.

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Maybe she’s jealous?? Sounds so shit because she’s your sister but she sounds very toxic and if she’s not willing to help herself or respect you then it’s time for you to let go🤍 speaks volumes really how much her words clearly mean shit because you’re not the one who’s lost your child. Do what’s best for you and your child and don’t let her make you feel this way as she has no right🤍 I’m sure you’re doing a great job. It’s SO hard being a mum, you should be getting support from your friends and family not disrespected x

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She was or could still be on meth don't take it personal and meaning was as in very recently sober

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She is going through pain and grief, nothing she says is about you, it’s about her grieving how she could not do things with her new baby

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Lmao girllll PLZ. You told me everything I needed to know in the FIRST sentence. No WOMAN who doesn’t have custody of their children will EVER be able to tell YOU how to raise YOUR children. But she is your sibling so I’m sure you don’t want to hurt her feelings. You tell her to worry about whether her children will still remember her or not!!! AND MIND HER DAMN BUSINESS. With love ofc ❤️

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she probably is deflecting her emotions about herself on you, and if this was recent maybe she’s also going through withdrawal which makes people act different.
it’s not excuse for what she said to you, but i’m basically saying is don’t listen to the words she said, you still have your kids , and that shows a lot more.
my neighbor recently told me he hopes i have a miscarriage (i’m currently pregnant) since im already a bad mom (he doesn’t know shit about me)
and my dad has told me here and there that i’m also a bad mom
but idk my dad is annoying
it does get to me
but sometimes he just says nonsense too

so don’t listen to her, you know you are a good mom no matter if you have disciplined you children and even if you are on your phone here and there.

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as soon as i read that she lost her kids i stopped reading. don’t even let anyone belittle you as a mama nevertheless someone who doesn’t have custody of their own 💞

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I wouldn’t even let that bother me. I know she’s your sister so I know it hurts your feelings, but look at her situation lmao she’s obviously jealous.

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