Devil’s Own, The
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IMDB rating: 5.80 Plot: One of top Northern Ireland IRA terrorists, Frankie McGuire, escapes to NY, where he, under the name of Rory Devaney, with support of friendly judge Peter Fitzsimmons, lives in the house of Irish cop Tom O’Meara, who doesn’t know who Frankie really is. Rory tries to buy some weapons from dealer Billy Burke, while Tom has moral problems covering up his partner cop Edwin Diaz. The problems arise when Tom begins to suspect something about Rory’s identity. |
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How to cope with overshadowing?
When I was a kid I was bossed around a lot by my parents. But as my early teenage years passed, I decided to earn some respect. I stood up to my parents, using flawless logic every time I was bossed, punished, or otherwise condescended. I earned my place. I was treated as an adult and and an equal. but as my younger sister got older, she learned to mimic my devil-may-care attitude towards my parents. And guess what happened? I was overshadowed as quickly as that. She became the pride of the family. She earned student of the year last year, and my mom would tell it to everyone who would hear it. I would stand there quietly and murmur that her graduating class has 200 people, and that I had just wont a special merit in a national art competition and had my art sent to the capitol. That happened about 9 months ago, and it’s just gotten worse.
My sister is a star athlete at our school. I’m the best artist in the school. My sister has had only one B in her entire life, yet only "Meets" on important tests. My class grades are average, but my test scores are superior. My sister’s president of her Freshmen class. I’m president of the art club. My sister just won a big soccer game. I just aced my violin auditions and was accepted into Regionals. We’re the best of two opposite worlds. But my parents don’t appreciate my accomplishments. My mom has been to every single one of my sister’s games, even out of state. In my past 3 high school years, my mom has never gone to a a violin recital, she’s never even heard me play violin. She’s never asked to. One day I enlightened her with this fact. She then said "I’ll go to your next one." I told her not to bother, I’m not going to force her to go out of pity. I have started to refuse to eat dinner with my family because they talk of little else but my younger sister. If that was’t bad enough, my family role diminishing is starting to make my family to treat me like a doormat like when I was young. Of course I don’t allow it. But whatever complaints I make go right in one ear and out the other. I’m under appreciated. I’m the only one of my sisters that has anything close to a job, and the only one with a license. Therefore I have to drive them anywhere at the drop of a hat, and I have to pay for my own gas money.. I don’t know how to change things. I’m tired of this social hierarchy within a *family*. I don’t want to resort of isolating myself from my family, but I don’t know how to make them appreciate me..
If you came here to undermine my problems. then don’t bother writing at all. I asked for advice, not for someone to come tell me my problems "aren’t that bad". I’m not some goody-two-shoes attention-seeking prat. I’m just trying to find a way to make my parents realize how their treating me. But I guess if you’re thick enough to tell me to suck it up without ever living a day in my life, then you wont listen to me anyways.
So what exactly are you asking? This is one long ass fucking question.
Lolcats | Feb 03, 2010
you cant really force people to like or appreciate you. you just gotta suck it up and who cares. if your parents dont really recongize your accomplishments, talk to your sister and explain the situation. she probably realizes the situation and maybe she doesnt like who she recieves all the attention. have a family meeting and talk it all over together.
just.me. | Feb 03, 2010
why not just talk with them? the road goes 2 ways.. maybe they might feel unappreciated too.
a fool proof plan: just give them (sincere) compliments everyday. It may not do much at first, but they’ll soften up.
"When life’s problems seem
overwhelming, look around and see
what other people are coping with.
You may consider yourself fortunate."
- Ann Landers
Luvphantomess | Feb 03, 2010
Well, your parents don’t seem to appreciate you. I suggest going to a Guidance counselor. Please do confront your parents. Oh God, I sound like an advice robot…..:|]….acckk…Don’t mind me.
Well tell them what’s been going on. Does your sister care for you at all. Maybe she could convince your parents to come to a recital and see some of your artwork. Don’t try to do better, because you’re trying to be someone you’re not. Your parents will regret this when you become a performer or a world renowned artist. It will be their fault in the end.
Try talking to your parents AGAIN. If they don’t see how great you are they are crazy. Maybe write a letter. That might work, or an email.
Don’t worry about what your parents think, if this has been going on you should ignore it and be yourself. Just focus on what YOU think is best and just FOCUS in general. If you’re a senior you’re almost an adult then you could get away. Prove them wrong? I don’t know. Your parents are crazy
You sound like a perfect child, wayyy better than me
I hope I helped you in some way. if you have anymore questions plz email me at volleyballwinnergrl398 at gmail.com (please delete this after? i don’t know…..oh well its one i don’t use often….dont care if random people email me…were all normal and safe right? :P)
JSZINK | Feb 03, 2010
Unfortunately, there isn’t anything to do. Parents are parents, and as children we have little choice in what they say or do.
You will probably have to push through school dealing with these issues, and leave once you are able to be independent.
It’s too bad that your family does not give you the respect that you deserve, and I hope that things improve.
Counterclockwise | Feb 03, 2010
your pissed cause baby sister is the star pupil? boo hoo. i went through the same crap with my brother, its natural. just be glad you where able to be a good infuance on your sister and stop sweating your parents aproval, its overrated.
Joe | Feb 03, 2010
