Comments on: 6 Sad Reasons Why A Family Creates A Black Sheep

By: teresa

teresa — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:42:52 +0000

i have three brothers one older and two younger and a younger sister. i am the oldest female! as a kid i had to watch my brothers, take care of my sister, do this do that! when i would talk back bc i was mad that i had to do these things i got punished. at 9 i asked my mother if i was adopted – well i am 80 now and have helped family and i just don’t feel appreciated. i have had run ins with the three brothers and my sister is jealous. why idk!! so i feel sad. i know there is love there but it sure does get hard to feel “unwanted” or not “seen”. at times when i feel that i am revered it’s doesn’t last. so here i am feeling just like everyone else on here but with different issues.

By: DJ

DJ — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:14:44 +0000

I was from a family of six kids, the two youngest were close sisters and the oldest sister and sister below me were close. and my brother kept to himself. I found out years later one of my siblings let it slip all the girls went to a trip to Sedona and I was not invited, my sister told me my mom was upset. My younger sister would compete and take my friends away from me the few I had and babysitting jobs. I spent many lonely days and nights alone. I was the insecure one due to this and i still struggle but my dear friends have become my “true family” and appreciate me for who i am kind, empath and honest and I have never felt so loved, so I feel for ones going thru this find your own “family/friends” who accept you for you. On the positive side it made me learn to be independent and not count on others for my happiness. I also moved far away from the toxic situation due to a job relocation and that has helped me alot. For the one that “did not fit in” and even teased by a bully sister. I would honestly not want to be in any of their shoes. I am a survivor.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:07:00 +0000

This offered a really clear and compassionate look at what it means to be labeled the “black sheep” in a family, most often it isn’t about being actually odd or bad, but about dynamics where one child just doesn’t fit the family mould, whether because of temperament, talent, or emotional sensitivity. That insight, that exclusion usually comes from the family’s internal patterns rather than something inherently wrong with the person, feels validating and human

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:35:22 +0000

I always appreciate coming to these articles bc they do help me feel a little more validated. I have always felt my place as the black sheep but it sounds very “victimizing” to say it about myself. I don’t get invited to things, my two other sisters will tell me about these hilarious three way calls with our mom, I’ve never had one. I’ve never spoken to my mom on the phone just to talk to her and many more things that are much more upsetting to me. Well, this past weekend I couldn’t take it anymore, the being cornered at family events, feeling isolated, and so I demanded a sit down where I opened up to my family in a way I never have, I didn’t say everything I was wanting to bc it became very clear they were not open, they were defensive, but I tried. I did not attack, I told them how I felt, things I have been dealing with and I basically sat there, cried alone in front of them and had them ask me what I want to do about it. I feel as though I am crazy and making something out of nothing…but I don’t think I am. I don’t have anyone to talk to about this bc everyone in my life is a fence sitter and won’t just talk to me honestly and that’s all I want, and after that lovely chat, my sister had the nerve to text me on the attack basically about something unrelated and I just need to know if I should keep holding my ground and keeping them accountable. I have not, not once really for over 30 years, and now that I am I feel guilty… it doesn’t seem fair. They make me feel crazy lol maybe I am. To the other black sheep, I’m sorry you’re here as well, If you aren’t the black sheep, its a wonderful step that you’re here, thank you on behalf of your family member.

By: Jonice

Jonice — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:55:02 +0000

In reply to Angel. Dear Angel, I strongly encourage you to find an adult at your school, a teacher or counselor, to talk with about your experiences. It's very important that you get support and help for this in person which is so much better than online. You should not be enduring abuse, you deserve so much better! Please do talk with someone. I wish you all the best.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:11:06 +0000

This article is ignoring something – the only child and their place in the family at large, the extended family. I am a person
Who has 3 cousins, and we are all only children of 5 siblings. In that extended family, I have become the black sheep because I have a mental illness that has negatively impacted my life and ability to be successful. All of my cousins are extremely wealthy and successful or they have a beautiful, normal family that everyone loves. Then there’s me. Nobody knows what to do with me. My own mom sabotages me by getting on the phone and talking about bad things about me to her sisters. I will never be good enough in their eyes. I hate being around them for this reason. I’m usually ignored anyway.

By: (Dave)

(Dave) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:29:19 +0000

I have no say in my own reality apparently

By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:29:28 +0000

For some black sheep, reintegration isn’t an option nor a desire.

For some black sheep, steadfast adherence to the pursuit of truth & knowledge is what comprises every iota of our Being.

This is incompatible with the rest of our family whom thoroughly embody the antithesis of all such qualities.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:52:27 +0000

In reply to Dave. It is my experience that money is never truly appreciated in the same way it was given. Don't expect your generosity to change your family dynamics. In my experience it made everything worse and I gave without a hope of getting one cent back.

By: Angel

Angel — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:24:03 +0000

So this is after my stepmom come from the start it was good but after i tell her my story and what i been through she change she start used it against me and insulting me even hitting me then i have depression she didnt care so as my dad last night she say to me i swear that ur future kids is going to die and u wont even be able to be a step mom and she say if u have a contract to give you up I will tell your dad to sign it my dad say yes thats when i hate it the house and im 14 so i cant do anyting and im tired if anyone wanna talk to me pls do because im hopless and helpless right now