"Not getting the support you crave from your mother has to be heart-wrenching. While I do not have a recommendation on how to resolve that, I can suggest that you surround yourself with other people who can serve as cheerleaders. Who is close to you who is proud of your current choice? Who naturally encourages you when you are feeling low and celebrates your small victories? Be sure to stay in touch with those people."
"She has strong and often negative opinions, and she is not shy about sharing them. I was recently admitted to a two-year college. I am in my late 20s and didn't prioritize college when I was 18 like my parents wanted. Apparently, there's still some resentment there, because when I announced which school I'd be going to, my mom snickered and asked me if I was proud of that school."
A person recounts strained relationships with a crass mother who frequently shares harsh, negative opinions and mocked the person's choice to attend a two-year college. The mother presented snide comments as encouragement and revealed lingering resentment over the person's delayed pursuit of higher education. The advised approach centers on building a support network of people who offer genuine encouragement and celebrate small victories. Forgiveness of the mother's bluntness is recommended while acknowledging that her remarks can still hurt. The guidance emphasizes not taking comments personally, stopping the search for maternal validation, and maintaining emotional boundaries.
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