I've noticed that everyone else has told you to listen to your mom and don't second guess her, she knows best and whatnot. I don't believe that. If the only thing she does is criticize you for your bad decisions and not recognize and appreciate you for the unique person that you are then you aren't being treated very well. I don't care if she's your mom or not. Moms are people too, with their own sets of issues that they have to deal with in their everyday life, and they can't possibly be perfect or know everything. Just because she's trying her best doesn't mean it's the right thing. I'm way past trying to repair my relationship with my mom. It has caused too many tears on my part. But I suggest, if you want to try with your mom, that you talk to her about how you're feeling. Or at least start a conversation about that comment you got about being a writer. Ask her what she thinks about the things you wrote about yourself. I hope this advice helps you.