What is your opinion of mothers jealous of their own daughters?
My childhood best friend was a vibrant, smart and beautiful young girl who was immensely talented in the fine arts. She went on to earn scholarships and hone her craft professionally.
Unfortunately her parents, more specifically her mother seemed completely disinterested and even unsupportive. I never once saw her mom at a single theatrical play she acted in.
I used to wonder why this was given the encouragement she received from peers and other adults. When I slept over we'd dress up, do homework, clean her family's home.
Her parents rarely if ever acknowledged her contributions or achievements. I sensed things weren't quite right at home.
I know we're taught not to seek validation outside ourselves, but I can't help but wonder if encouragement in her youth from her parents could've reinforced her sense of self-worth and prevented her indefinite departure. Rest in peace, dearest friend.
Unfortunately her parents, more specifically her mother seemed completely disinterested and even unsupportive. I never once saw her mom at a single theatrical play she acted in.
I used to wonder why this was given the encouragement she received from peers and other adults. When I slept over we'd dress up, do homework, clean her family's home.
Her parents rarely if ever acknowledged her contributions or achievements. I sensed things weren't quite right at home.
I know we're taught not to seek validation outside ourselves, but I can't help but wonder if encouragement in her youth from her parents could've reinforced her sense of self-worth and prevented her indefinite departure. Rest in peace, dearest friend.
