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This always happens

My mom always compares me with other people. She says that I am a failure compared to others. My mom is happy when we achieved something but in times of need or failure, I don't experience having her say that it is okay and that I can do it better next time. I just want her to say that it's okay to fail but what did I get? I will be disowned just for telling my feelings.

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thepreposterouspanda · 36-40, M

My mother has always been a very negative force in my life; none of my plans have ever been good enough, none of my ambitions high enough for her tastes. This year, I realized that I'm doing just fine on my own and that I don't need her approval or much of anything else and made the decision to cut her out of my life for the most part. I felt a relief that I didn't know I needed.

Things might feel difficult now, but they won't be forever. :)

Leafkiss · 26-30, F

@thepreposterouspanda Yes I just think of that. I am just struggling right now since we always see each other and she always tell me that. Also, I grew up working hard for the approval of my mother.