Oh, dear child, you have been through so much and are feeling sad. But I'm here to tell you that you are loved! I hug you from afar and hope you can feel a little warmth.
You're 18 years old, still in school, not financially independent, and dependent on your parents for support. From your example, I can also feel your mother's control and disgust towards you in recent days. But you're going to grow out of this!
It really makes people feel sad to have such experiences, but it also makes them stronger!
Your mother threw away the flowers you bought and said that buying fake flowers was disgusting. I really can't tell if she meant that fake flowers were disgusting or if she didn't like the fact that you bought fake flowers. Either way, it's a great opportunity for you to learn more about your mother's preferences!
You wanted to buy a dress with a skirt, but your mother strongly opposed it and threatened you with violence. Did your mother not like the dress, or did she think your aesthetic standards were too outrageous?
Oh my goodness, did you happen to disturb her while she was driving when she gave you the keys and told you to get out and walk home when you were close to home?
Some of these behaviors really make people feel sad. But, she is our mother, and we love her anyway! She may not be the warmest person, but she's still our mom!
We grew up snuggled up next to our mothers, who are synonymous with intimacy, warmth, and support. Without our mothers' love, we feel that there is no warmth in the home, no harbor where we can rest. But we know that's not true! We can find warmth and support anywhere, even if our mothers aren't there.
Is this the first time you've felt "suddenly so strange about your mother"? Wasn't your mother like this before?
Then your mother has changed! We don't know why, but I bet it's for a great reason. Maybe it's because of the family, or financial pressure, or even the hormones during menopause? Whatever it is, it'll be great to see what happens next!
Mom has changed, and it's not your fault! She just needs to find her way back to loving and being affectionate. This is her journey, and she can do it!
It has nothing to do with you, and it's not your fault.
On Mother's Day, you bought your mother a gift, showing your filial piety. You and your mother went shopping for clothes, and you saw a dress that you liked, but since your mother didn't, you didn't insist.
Your mother asked you to get off the bus, and you did! You were so strong and stood up for yourself. You didn't argue with your mother, and you silently endured it all, which is really admirable.
Your family will be much happier when you're around! It's not you who makes your family unhappy. It's your mother's inner unhappiness, and it's useless to look for reasons outside for her inner unhappiness. Your mother often said that you were born unloved, and that person was just herself.
It's not your fault if she doesn't like you. It's just a projection of her own feelings. She simply doesn't like the child she once was.
Mom has hurt you deeply and broken your heart, but you can get through this! In a few years, your mother's stress will ease and menopause will pass. She'll become a warm mother again!
When you grow up, become independent and capable, your mother will treat you in a different way that is more appropriate for an adult. And it's almost over! You're already 18, you're about to become independent and leave home. Believe in all this!
I know it's tough, but please believe that you are loved by someone. It's okay if your mother doesn't love you right now. She doesn't speak for everyone, and you can heal from this pain slowly.
And now, I hug you again! The world and I love you, and you must love yourself too!
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I can't believe she reacted that way to the preserved flowers; I thought they were a thoughtful gift. She must not understand how much effort I put into choosing something special for Mother's Day. It's like there's a huge gap between us, and I don't know how to bridge it anymore.
When my mom said the cake dress wasn't suitable for a student, I felt so embarrassed and out of place. It's frustrating because at school, everyone wears these styles, and now I feel like an outsider. I'm old enough to make my own choices, and I wish she could see that.
It's heartbreaking that after all this time, we went out together and didn't buy anything. I just wanted to have a nice day with her, but instead, it turned into another argument. Watching her buy shoes for herself while refusing to support my style made me feel invisible and unimportant.
The car ride home was tense, and when she told me to get out multiple times, I felt like I was walking on eggshells. It's hard to stay in a situation where you're constantly being criticized and not accepted for who you are. I just wanted to disappear for a while, which is why I ended up by the river.
My mom's behavior makes me question if I'm ever going to be good enough for her. Last year, she bought me a similar dress, but now it's suddenly inappropriate? The inconsistency is confusing, and it leaves me wondering what I did wrong.