How would you feel when everybody else knows and you're the last to know?

@tamark (27)
Philippines
September 9, 2009 12:54pm CST
Suppose a major decision has been made by a family member -- something that's life-changing for everyone. Everybody's been informed. Everybody's aware. Everyone becomes suddenly involved in the news. Everybody except those concerned --you. How should one take it?
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@alicia812 (646)
• Australia
9 Sep 09
Regarding matters about my own family (parents, siblings and relatives) I am definite that this won't happen as I am always the first few to know about the happenings around. However, in my husband's family this usually happens and it makes me feel unimportant and irrelevant as part of their family. But I just let go of the feeling. What can I do?
@tamark (27)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
Hi Alicia. You're right there to say you would feel irrelevant and unimportant. That's how i feel right now. You might notice that this discussion is still connected to the previous discussion I posted. Yes still has to do with mother. In fact, we her children, are the only ones who haven't been told. She is about to be married. So what does that make us? Floral decorations? I'm the only one who knows among her children (and she doesn't have a clue that I know) so that that makes it doubly or even triple the pain learning why this is happening. Ughhh!
• Australia
9 Sep 09
Hi tamark. Your mom is already old. As in 'old'. Do not feel so upset with her. Try your best to understand her. Her mind-set is already different from yours and your siblings. Forgive her if she is hurting you. Tell her you have learned about her plans and be open about your feelings. That way you give her the chance to open up to you. Try not to be upset when you tell her you already know about her plans.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
26 Nov 10
I would feel very disappointed if my family left me as the last to one about something big in their lives. i would feel they didn't care enough about to me to include me. It would make me feel distant and give me the feeling i wasn't a big part of their lives. I know we can't all be first to hear the news, but who wants to be last?