I hate it when she does that.

You know, I really wish she wouldn't do that.
There was some thing on TV about archery, and so my step-dad started talking to me about it. I mentioned how yeah, the one time I got to play with a bow I had a few problems. Then mum turns around and said, "Whereas your brother was a natural."
I know it wasn't criticism at me. She was just gushing about the talent of my brother, but that frustrates me. I like archery. I like ice skating. But he was a natural.
Doesn't she think about how that makes me feel? Sure, go ahead and think it, mum. But say it aloud? Right in front of me? TO me? I'm not in competition with my brother. I don't want to be. I don't like the comparison. He's the natural. I'm not. He's great at it. I'm not.
Don't SAY that!
I mean, make me feel like a failure why don't you? Hell, twist the knife a little deeper why don't you? What else do I enjoy that he's better at?

Fin.