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Originally Posted by insideupsidedown
I am home for the holidays and trying hard not to ruin the festivities for everyone. My life has certainly not turned out the way that I want it to. I had to drop out of a Phd program for financial reasons and now having to deal with the plethora of relatives and acquaintances who are expressing their disappointment that I have not completed my degree. The phrase "pouring salt in a wound" does not even begin to describe how badly this makes me feel. pouring lye in a wound might be a more appropriate description. However, for the sake of my family I have to make nice and pretend that it doesn't bother me. I hate it.... How can people be so unaware that their words are hurtful. How do I survive feeling like a complete loser while outwardly pretending to be happy?
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first you aren't a loser. you didn't quit. you had a legitimate reason to postpone finishing your degree. this economy is bad and many good people are dealing with unexpected financial issues. second, are they just nosy busy bodies or do they really care? if they are asking because they are playing WHO HAS THE BIGGER... try to ignore them and change the subject. if they are concerned say thank you and be gratiful someone cares.