I know what you mean, sister.
My mom really favors my brother over all the rest of us.
I think it's because:
1) It's her only son
2) In the somali culture, boys are like a super big deal
Like, i feel like she'd sell the rest of us if it came down to him.
Even if he makes the biggest mistakes...
Mashallah!
My story is the same.
I was always told to pray but I didnt understand why we prayed or fasted or anything. My mom would just say do it!
Alhamdulillah this year I finally woke up and am now learning more and more.
I feel almost like a stranger now, because no one in my family...