Hello,
Host:
I read the post carefully and I could tell that the poster was feeling helpless and frustrated. At the same time, I also noticed that the poster was brave enough to express her distress and actively seek help on the platform.
I'm sure this will help the poster to understand herself and her mother better, so that she can adjust and lead a better life.
Next, I'll share some observations and thoughts that might help the poster see the situation differently.
1. The poster is dealing with her mother's negative emotions.
From the post, it seems like the poster's mother has always been quick to scold her, even for minor infractions. When she's in a bad mood, she tends to scold the poster for no reason, which can feel pretty oppressive. It's understandable why the poster might be feeling overwhelmed.
If I were in her shoes, I think I'd have a lot of negative emotions and stress too! So, it's normal for the original poster to have these emotions; it's not your problem.
Why does my mother always scold us?
It's not uncommon for her to feel dissatisfied with herself and unhappy in her own life, which can lead to a lot of pent-up emotions. These emotions need an outlet.
Kids are a great outlet because they're the youngest and most vulnerable in the family, and they have to rely on themselves. A lot of parents end up venting their negative emotions on their kids.
2. Learn to build your own firewall.
We need to understand that the reason the computer can function is not because it's free of viruses, but because it has its own firewall. So, can we build our own firewall like the computer?
And protect ourselves in this way. Well, in the original post, the author also tried to communicate with her mother, but it wasn't very effective.
At this point, it's important to recognize that if we can't change other people, we can at least change ourselves.
It's important to remember that the only people who can hurt us are ourselves. This means we need to learn to protect ourselves from the negative effects our mothers can have on us.
When she scolds us, we can simply leave the scene and go back to our own room.
If you can't avoid it, you have to learn to "turn a deaf ear." I'm not listening to you, and I don't agree with you.
The most important thing is to take care of yourself.
The original poster didn't mention their age, but I think it's important to learn to take care of yourself and look after yourself, no matter how old you are, when you're facing a difficult family situation.
This is probably the most important thing the author needs to do. We often say that as adults, we need to take responsibility for our own lives, our own emotions, and our own needs.
If our mothers can't meet our needs, it's important to remember that there's someone who knows us best and can do so: ourselves.
We know ourselves best. Only we know what kind of company and encouragement we need.
So, let's encourage ourselves as we would expect to be encouraged!
On the other hand, we need to learn to care for ourselves. We need to understand that when our mothers scold us, it's not our fault, but rather that they don't know how to deal with their own negative emotions. This discussion reminds me of a story.
A girl grows up in a family where boys are valued more than girls and her father and grandparents treat her younger brother better. This often leads to a lack of love and insecurity in girls.
But she didn't. She learned to care for herself and love herself.
She told herself, "It's true that my grandparents and father are good to my younger brother, but that's not my problem. It's theirs, it's a cultural problem. I love you very much!"
So, you have to love yourself, too! This helped her to feel better about herself.
I hope this story will give the original poster a little inspiration.
4. Learn some new communication techniques.
It seems that the poster mentioned in the post was communicating with her mother, but her mother didn't take it seriously.
We might need to learn some new ways of communicating, like better expression and resistance.
There's this story about a parent who was controlling. When she grew up and found a boyfriend, her mother still had a lot of control. So she told her mother, "Mom, I'm not the child around you who can't tell right from wrong anymore. You have to accept this. I'll choose my own family in the future. You can give advice, but you can't control it." After hearing this, the mother cried. The girl was also distressed, but she had to be independent.
I don't know how old the original poster is, but this story can be used as a reference! As for new ways of communicating, the original poster might want to learn about the communication model in "Nonviolent Communication."
I also think Qing Yin's "High Emotional Intelligence Communication" will be really helpful for the host.
I hope these tips are helpful and inspiring for the original poster. My name is Zeng Chen, a psychological coach at One Mind. If you have any questions, you can find me by clicking on "Find a coach."


Comments
I can relate to feeling so down when it seems like there's no support from the people who are supposed to love us unconditionally. It's hard when you open up and it feels like your concerns fall on deaf ears.
It's really tough growing up feeling constantly criticized rather than encouraged. I hope you can find someone else to talk to, maybe a counselor or a trusted friend, who can offer some guidance on how to approach this situation with your mom.
Feeling unheard by your own mother must be incredibly disheartening. Sometimes parents don't realize the impact of their words until it's pointed out in a way they can understand. Maybe there's a gentler way to make her see how her actions affect you.
It sounds like you're carrying a heavy burden. Sometimes changing the dynamic with a parent requires patience and finding the right moment to have a meaningful conversation. It might help to write down your feelings if speaking is too difficult.
This must be really exhausting for you. Seeking professional advice could provide you with strategies on how to improve communication with your mother. Remember that your feelings are valid, and you deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.