Mom always mad?

Jill

I'm home schooled. I have been since 2nd grade. I'm a senior in high school now.

I've always been a good student. At least, I think so. I tried a few public school classes freshman-junior year, and got straight A's, even with honors and AP courses. I ended up going back to homeschooling because public school felt kinda like a jail. Anyways, now my mom is constantly telling me I should be doing more. Like, more school work, that I'm not trying hard enough, that I'm making up excuses, etc. But I'm really trying, she just doesn't get that. I've tried just sitting down and talking about it, but she always turns the blame back on me. Her approval is one of the biggest things to me. When I was little, and I did something wrong, nothing hurt me more than a simple "I'm very disappointed in you."

I just don't know what more to do. I know she's not happy with her job or major . . . And maybe she's just afraid of that happening to me. But it's really tearing me apart, and I don't think she realizes it, even though I've tried to tell her.

Any help on the topic would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Anonymous

I'm sorry you're having a difficult time. Maybe writing a letter to your mom explaining how you feel would be beneficial. Letters can be handy when you're trying to communicate with someone who doesn't want to listen and thinks they're always right. They can't interrupt you when they are reading. Plus, sometimes it's easier to really express your feelings in writing ratherthan face to face. Good luck to you, sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. :)

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