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Do people start caring less about you when you get older?

Like when I was 7 when my mom abandoned me, people felt so bad. I through temper tantrums but now I’m almost 18, my friends and family are telling me it get over myself and move on. My older half brother said I’m not a little kid that cries for mommy anymore, she doesn’t want you or never calls you so forget her and move on. Even my best friends are getting tired of me talking about my mom. I few times I got told I should leave if I keep talking about my mom.
I cry when people insulted me as a child and my dad and siblings stood up for me but tell me to stand up for myself and stop crying. Now an an adult nobody stands up for me anymore. They told me I need to start standing up for myself and they won’t always be around to stand up for them. My aunt screamed at me and my aunt and uncle didn’t stand up for me. My aunt has NEVER yelled at like that as a child.

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DallasCowboysFan · 61-69, M

Sorry about your mom leaving you but for whatever reason, it does not seem that it is going to change. You must complain a lot if your family AND friends are tired of hearing you bring up the subject.

Get used to the idea that for whatever reason she abandoned you, it is not going to change and you are not going to get back those 11 years. Move on with your life, find a girlfriend, get a job, go to college, join the military. You might even get counseling from your preacher, a local university or from services offered from work.

You are 18 and you are expected to assume more adult responsibilities and that includes rolling with the punches. Dealing with issues that don't go your way. Suck it up and move on....success is the best revenge. Your best move is to be successful and happy in spite of your circumstances.

Good Luck.