Am I a horrible sister?

[GeekyGirl16]

So, for context, I have my younger sister temporarily staying with me due to a bad situation at her school before and our mum wanted to get her away from it all. Usually, I make something pretty well balanced for supper (quiche, chicken and veggies, fish and veggies/fries, pesto pasta with tomatoes, etc) but tonight I was really tired and ended up making baked potatoes and Mac and cheese with fruit. I kinda forgot which entree I was making halfway through because it was a long day…. So my sister took a little of both entrees, as did I. But when my mum called to catch up on the day, she heard what we are having for supper and flipped out saying, “that’s all starch!!” I get it, it’s not the healthiest meal I’ve ever made…. But it was the easiest thing I could come up with when I’m already exhausted from work and helping with my brother (who is also living with me temporarily and had a meltdown this morning…) I just wanted to get something in our bellies…. But… idk…. I feel like I’m really failing at everything… am I a horrible sister/temporary caregiver?

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I should also mention—my mum is living halfway across the country atm

[Quackthulu2]

Are you kidding me? You are 24 years old and accepting full responsibility to shelter and provide for children that are not your own. The fact that they have anything to eat at all, and a roof over their heads right now shows that you are not a shitty sister. I mean fuck, I which I had a sister like that growing up.

[AydenHazor]

You are not at all a bad sister. One meal that's not super healthy and balanced isn't going to hurt anyone, and it's still homemade food which is better than taking them out for fast food. You're doing amazing and being an amazing big sister by being a temporary caregiver for them. You should be proud of yourself!

[SawerBrown]

No you're doing the best you can under the circumstances. It sounds like you usually feed them well, they're lucky to have such a good and caring big sister

[AviatorTom]

Your mom is over the top. Ignore her. Too much starch in one meal never hurt anyone. You're helping your sister, and that is what a good sister... YOU... does.

[Marked_Man]

What's wrong with that dinner. At least you didn't give her a candy bar or make pop tarts. It's actual food. It's not like you do that every day. Tell your mom to chill.

[slatyb]

That's a perfectly healthy meal. You are doing fine, and your mother should be kinder.

[gorydetails]

Tell your mom if she doesn’t like it, she can drop off dinner every night.

[Shamalien]

Tell ur mom to come and cook instead

[riverrat3]

We all mess up from time to time

[Alex8736]

not at all