Father Called Me Worthless, Praised My Brother As His Golden Child....- Reddit Family Tales
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Father Called Me Worthless, Praised My Brother As His Golden Child. Now My Revenge Is About To Begin.
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The story follows a young man who was consistently dismissed and neglected by his father, who always favored his older brother as the "golden child." Despite his father’s belief that his brother had innate business acumen, the user was constantly belittled and considered worthless. While his brother pursued a career in sports and received financial backing from their father, the user was left to follow his own path. He found solace in technology and developed a passion for programming, creating an app during his junior year of college. Ignoring his father’s repeated criticisms and the lure of lucrative job offers, the user dedicated himself to his project, working long hours in a small apartment.
After years of hard work and dedication, the app gained traction and became highly successful. The user signed major contracts and attracted investors, transforming his once humble startup into a thriving business. Meanwhile, his brother, with his father’s full support, ventured into opening a chain of upscale sports bars, a project that was doomed from the start. The brother had no experience in restaurant management, and his father’s overconfidence led them to make reckless business decisions. The bars failed, accumulating significant debt, with their upscale clientele driven away by poor service and negative reviews. Despite all these red flags, the father continued to fund the venture, liquidating his retirement savings and even taking out loans to open additional locations.
As the brother’s business crumbled, the user’s success continued to grow. When the family faced financial ruin, the user learned that he had the opportunity to purchase the debt from the collection agency. Seizing the chance, he bought the debt, giving him control over the millions his father and brother owed. When they finally came to him for help, humbling themselves for the first time, the user calmly revealed that he now owned their debt and would require full repayment. He set up a strict payment schedule with no discounts for family, making it clear that this was a business transaction, not a favor.
The meeting was tense, with his father and brother visibly shaken. They tried to appeal to family loyalty, but the user remained firm, even reminding his brother of his previous lectures about hard work and business. He had calculated a repayment plan that would take at least 15 years, requiring both his father and brother to take entry-level jobs and live modestly. After signing the payment agreement, they left in defeat, their pride shattered. The user, having made his point, watched them leave his office with a sense of quiet satisfaction.
The story concludes with the user reflecting on the journey. He finds the true victory not in the repayment or the debt, but in the success he built entirely on his own terms. His mother, though not alive to witness it, would have been proud of his achievements despite the years of neglect and criticism from his family. The user realized that the most fulfilling form of revenge wasn’t seeking retaliation, but succeeding in a way that proved he never needed his family’s support or approval.
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