Dear Sir/Madam,
From your account, it is evident that your mother plays a significant role in your life and that you have a deep understanding of her. She has also demonstrated a high level of confidence in your presence, yet she is uncertain about the acceptability of her true self to you.
Best regards,
[Name]
It is possible that your perception of your mother differs significantly from her actual character.
The distinction between actuality and perception
1. When your mother exhibits a lack of regard for others, evades her responsibilities, and displays a lack of empathy and rationality, you anticipate that she will treat others with equal consideration, friendliness, and reason. I am curious to understand your perspective on this matter.
I believe that your mother's actions may be perceived as a lack of trust in your ability to persuade her to engage in a constructive dialogue, which in turn may elicit feelings of disgust and hatred towards her.
2. Once you recognized that your mother's primary outlet for expressing her frustration was through household tasks such as washing dishes, you would complete all the necessary chores. However, during the recent period of discord, you did not engage in this activity.
I must admit that I am somewhat perplexed by this narrative. Is the action of "washing the dishes" a way to retaliate against your mother for not letting you vent your emotions, so that you can connect with her? Or is it a way to show your love for your mother and to share her burden, so that she knows you want to connect with her?
I believe that your contradictory actions are driven by a desire to connect with your mother. However, you also seem to be expressing frustration at her continued absence. This is evidenced by your assertion that she will experience guilt, anger, and annoyance if she does not complete the dishes.
Please describe the emotions you are experiencing.
3. You were hired through a fair and transparent process, and you believe there is genuine appreciation and respect between you and your supervisor. However, your mother views the situation as flattery and a long-planned conspiracy.
This approach by your mother appears to distort and deny your hard work and good fortune, which in turn makes you feel a deep sense of powerlessness.
4. You state, "I should have loved her more, been more patient, and used the right words to guide her." You are aware that your mother lacks love, patience, and good guidance, and you believe that if she had grown up in such an environment, she would have done very well. The reality is that you have loved your mother for a long time, so long that you have expended your strength.
It is important to set clear expectations from the outset.
I believe you require your mother's love and affection. If you feel love has drained your strength, you are aware that being loved can provide renewed strength.
It would be beneficial to identify a suitable alternative source of affection and support. Your mother is obviously the person closest to you, but instead of providing the love you desire, she requires your love to sustain her.
This discrepancy leaves you feeling helpless.
Please advise on the best way forward.
From your account, it is evident that you have consistently attempted to communicate with your mother and maintain interaction with her. However, it appears that you have concealed your emotions and feelings, including unhappiness, nausea, sadness, guilt, anger, annoyance, and fatigue. Your hidden and suppressed emotional states seem to be a significant drain on your energy.
It appears that you are concealing your true self from your mother. You present yourself to her as a rational, calm, emotionally stable, strong, motivated, and empathetic individual.
What are the consequences of concealing one's true self? What are the advantages of being authentic?
The themes of love and being loved are enduring aspects of the human experience. While we cannot demand a specific parental style, we can influence how we interact with our parents and cultivate the qualities of good parenting.
I would like to extend my best wishes to those of you who are adept at expressing love to others, and who can also experience the joy of being loved in return.
Comments
I can totally relate to feeling frustrated with my mom. It's hard when you see her treating others unfairly and not being open to different views. I wish she could understand that everyone deserves respect, no matter their job. I feel like it's a cycle of behavior that's tough to break, but maybe showing her more love and patience is the way forward, even though it's exhausting.
It sounds like your mom has a lot going on, and it's affecting how she interacts with people. Sometimes parents have their own struggles that we don't fully understand. Maybe trying to have an honest conversation about how her actions make you feel could help. It's important for both of you to express feelings without blame. I know it's not easy, but it might be a step towards better understanding each other.
Your situation seems really challenging. It's clear you care deeply about your mom, despite the difficulties. Perhaps instead of directly confronting her, you could try sharing stories or articles about people who have overcome similar attitudes. Sometimes indirect methods can be more effective in changing someone's perspective. Also, remember to take care of yourself too; it's okay to set boundaries if you're feeling overwhelmed.
It's heartbreaking to see someone you love behave in ways that hurt others and themselves. It sounds like your mom might be carrying a lot of internal pain, which manifests as stubbornness and disrespect. Maybe consider seeking advice from a counselor or therapist who can provide guidance on how to approach these conversations. They can offer tools to communicate more effectively and support you in finding healthier ways to cope with the situation.