Just feeling invisible

[Screambaby]

I hate that I’m here trying to accomplish things in my life when I don’t feel like I have anyone in my corner. My dad doesn’t really text or call to at least see how I’m doing and my mom just pretty much is around to make me feel like I am not good enough to meet her expectations. Im trying to go back to school to do makeup, I’m getting married in October and I am in the process of losing weight. I just feel that I wish I had anyone in my family to notice that I’m doing good without them waiting for me to fail.

[Stippler]

I feel for you. My parents refused to do anything remotely encouraging to me when I was in college. They didn't even think my graduation from college was worthy of any sort of celebration. I want to acknowledge in you that at least you are able to see this behavior because when I was younger, I was so used to it, I was completely blind to it. I thought it was normal, and I really was unworthy. Since then, my family's attitudes about my accomplishments and dreams have remained unchanged. What I have realized over the years is that they will never change and it only makes me more miserable wishing they would. I found I had to let go of any expectations of them. But although you cannot pick your family, you can pick friends who value you and support you more. I hope I am not being rude by saying this, and I hope this helps. Sending positive energy.

[Screambaby in reply to Stippler]

I’m so sorry hear about your parents & yeah you’re right I only have my fiancé & daughter. So if I can’t pick my family I can make my own.

[Toymaker357]

I think ur doing an amazing job. Keep doing what ur doing for yourself and eventually you’ll recognized for ur effort and hard work. 😉👌🏼

[Screambaby in reply to Toymaker357]

Thank you

[Berryfarm]

congratulations on the wedding

I hope You only have good days ahead and i feel its never too late to create a life of your own with your own family and friends

[Screambaby]

That’s what I think too

[Teachinglittlepeople]

I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. My own family makes me feel invisible. I feel alone most of the time and so worthless because they never hear what I am saying. They only do what they feel is the right thing that will benefit my sister. I hope that your fiancé, is supportive and makes you realize how important you truly are. Your family may not have your back, but if you build the right support system you will accomplish great things in your future.

[Screambaby]

Oh I get that too with my sister too & yeah he’s pretty supportive. Thank u I will do my best