My mother just told me she could only see how far I haven't come in the past year. Really? She just totally discredited everything I have gone through, every struggle and every change I have tryed to make in the past 9 months...just pretty much told me it ment nothing. Who cares I have had the most hellish 9 months I have ever had and came out the other side stronger then ever. Who cares that I am actually kind of liking the person I am becoming. Who cares that just a month ago I didn't care enough about myself to even eat, drink or not run myself into the ground. Who cares really? Because one of the people that I would like to be able to see how far I have come and to see all of the changes I have made.....can't. And that hurts.

[Sadley]

I'm sorry to hear that. But you know the truth of what happened, and I'm glad that you made some progress. I know I sure as hell didn't make any progress with my depression in the last 9 months. So that is really something to be proud of. Not everyone can say what you can, and that is important.

[gayleggg]

I'm sorry your mother can't see what is in front of her face. Glad you have made progress and that you like what you have become. Not many of us can say that. Congratulations!

Thank you, that really means a lot. It's just so frustrating and it's making me question whether or not I have really made all of the progress I think I have. I mean I know I have, but it's kinda hard to see right now :/

[kaliope]

I can hear how hurt and disappointed you are by your mothers callous statement. It is terrible when we do not have the support of those closest to us. but oftentimes they are our toughest critics. You know how far you have come and that is what is most important. You are living for you. Your happiness must come from within. seeking approval from others will usually lead to disappointment, so learn to get that approval from yourself. you know how good you are doing. be proud and stand up for yourself. don't let others bring you down. stay strong.

Originally Posted by kaliope

I can hear how hurt and disappointed you are by your mothers callous statement. It is terrible when we do not have the support of those closest to us. but oftentimes they are our toughest critics. You know how far you have come and that is what is most important. You are living for you. Your happiness must come from within. seeking approval from others will usually lead to disappointment, so learn to get that approval from yourself. you know how good you are doing. be proud and stand up for yourself. don't let others bring you down. stay strong.

Yes it hurts almost worse today then it did yesterday. I just wish she would get it, you know? I had thought I had started not leaning on my parents as much for approval, this came out of no where...standing up or myself and speaking my mind is what I have been working on lately, I'm finding it really difficult to do since I am use to people walking all over me.

Thank you so much for your reply <3