@reddittok45: When I wasn't invited to my brother's housewarming, I drove by and saw everyone in the yard. I called. He answered and said, "Why would we invite you? Nobody wants you here. You always make it worse." My mom said in the background, loud and clear, "This house isn't for mistakes like you." I said, "Say less. I won't forget it, and I'll make sure you don't either." Four weeks later, I made a move they never expected.