How can I get my mom to pay attention to me?

We're all starting to get frustrated at my brother in law and sister who moved in with my mom in August...LONG?

  • My sister and brother in law moved in with my mom in August because my sister is pregnant. She's 20 and her husband is 30. It's a long situation, but anyway. She moved in with us along with her brother in law and two kids. (the two kids are not related to either of them, they're 10 and 12 and it's a long situation as well) Now we're all getting on each others nerves. First off it was all good, since my sister and brother in law were not paying rent, they agreed to use their food stamps to buy food for not only themselves but the entire family. (They're really poor and they get like...400$ a month for food) It started off that they would clean the entire house or at least tidy it as well as make sure mom had a hot meal to come home to by the time mom gets home from work (between 6 and 9, depending on her work schedule), and it all started to slip through. Such as, they leave dishes throughout the house. Mom and I both agreed that if it were their dishes, we'd just leave it there because we were tired of picking up their dishes. (Their dishes also meaning if not their mess, their own dishes). I told her I would make sure if I see a cup of my moms or a plate laying somewhere that I would move it even if it was there mess. So I let their 6 month old golden lab just knock over the plates that they ate on the coffee table, and laughed inside when they got mad for me not picking it up, because we've picked it up a lot in the passed. Yesterday I was on the lap top next to where the cat was eating when the cat started to gag. The gags were not loud so I did not hear it or see it because I was reading something that was interesting. I caught it right at the end when the last few gags became louder, I started saying loudly "ohh! No no no no!" and got up to try to grab the cat, but the barf came out all over next to their lap top (not my moms) and a little bit got on theirs. My sister cleaned it up and the entire time was yelling at me at why I didn't see it when I was sitting right there. She then asked me to put the cat in moms room which I went up to do. I picked up the cat with a leaping golden lab under the cat, having the cat scratch me several times. My sister yelled saying, "You should be moving to put that cat away don't just stand there! If the cat is scratching you you should be moving to put her in moms room!" So I walked to moms room with my sister still yelling at me and said "Fine, you put the cat away" and set down the cat. My sister got up screaming "I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DID THAT, (still screaming, just didn't want to use all CAPS) If you ever want to get a babysitting job how are you going to if you can't even clean up cat vomit, you can't even pay attention when the cat is going to vomit!" (walking to her room) "I hate you all! I can't F-ng weight until we move back in January!" She went to her room and slammed the door. Her husband said how he couldn't believe I didn't see the cat start to vomit and something like he can't believe my mom defends me. Mom defended me and said that she agrees with me (me, not my brother in law) and said that she's had times where they left dishes and it aggrivated her how she had to do it yesterday when she was feeling really sick. It aggrivated her how the house was such a slob and it was all their mess, and how they bully me all the time and have me pick up so much of there stuff nonstop. I was very hurt though of why they were being so mean when I try to help them. I wanted to laugh at them, but I was crying inside so bad. Mom said that it is nothing to be upset about because she is totally behind me and behind everything I said that I was right and they went overboard. ....so today I went to there house so I could try to find a book for my friend that she needed. The only hello I got was from Mom and the 12 year old, were normally I get a response from absolutely everyone in the house. I knew they were angry at me, but I didn't really care because I was sick and tired of how I was being treated non stop. I'm at the point I want them to move out, and I know my mom feels the same because she is getting annoyed. Now they barely buy much for my mom when it comes to food because much of what they buy they only buy for themselves and the kids. The only thing they don't have a problem if I eat is the dinners. If I make anything in the house to eat or my mom without their approval you can tell they are talking about how they're angry. Mom even told me that they were angry when I had some cheese (that mom bought herself) and that I had an egg. They buy 3 dozen eggs and it lasts them about a week and a half. I'm over about two of those days now, because the rest of the days I just decide to stay at Dads house where I don't have to deal with them. My mom I know is getting tired of them too. I'm seventeen. What would you have done? How would you have reacted? I really..really want to tell my mom how I feel

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    Jesus Christ write a smaller question damn. Your mom let them in. talk to her or get over it those are your options

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WOW Tough Situation, I guess first put yourself in your mom's shoes even though she's working hard everyday and from the sounds of it working long hours your sister is still her daughter and any good mother no matter how bad the situation is gonna give there daughter a roof over her head especially with her pregnant for as long as it takes. It is rediculous that your sis would treat you like that they are in what's now your and your mom's home once she moved out that's no longer home it's now her husbands responsibility to support her. As far as them buying food and helping out with house work it would only be right that they did do that to help your mom and you out sounds like your sis is taking you mom for a free ride and trying to take over her home. As far as your sis yelling about the cat it's completly understandable that you didnt hear it you dont have super sonic hearing and how were you supose to know that it was choked anyways try to keep in mind that pregnancy can cause alot of rage and cause women to say things they dont really mean or to be meaner than usual but she shouldnt have yelled at you and she needs to apologize to you same with her husband. I dont blame you one bit for staying with your dad it sounds like your mom has a house full with them being there. I'm not really sure what to tell you as far as a solution to the problem just stick by your mom she needs you, telling you mom how you feel may make you feel better but it's only going to put her in a situation to choose between daughters which may make the situation even more stressful for her. You said that they were moving out in Jan. try to hold out until then I know it's really hard it's like they've moved in and turned your world upside down but it's only for a short while and theres not too much longer to go, try to look over your sis pregnancy hormones can be hard on a women (not that I'm taking up for her). And as far as the dishes and things if you can try to keep things picked up for your moms sake you dont want them to ruin your mom's home even though it's there messes soda that may accidently get spilt in the floor may stain her carpets and things you want your mom to have a nice place even after they move out and your mom will appreciate it too.. Best Wishes

Your mom seems to think it's ok to allow your sister to bully you. Stay at your Dad's house. Your mom has no backbone and she puts up with all this crap, but you shouldn't have to. Your sister is just a user and loser.

KICK...THEM...OUT!!!!!! If they don't leave than call the police. They are beats. They don't deserve to be in your house

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