It sounds like you're building yourself back up in your own way and your aunt just doesnt get it.


She really doesn't need to.

You did the diplomatic thing and I feel that it was indeed the most prudent thing to do in your situation.


Keep grinding and prove her wrong with your results.

You dont necessarily need to go to college to learn; self teaching is possible. Thats what people did before universities were a thing. They picked up books, studied, experimented, and cross referenced with others doing the same. You can do that too.

Here in the information age it would be even easier to do that.


You're good dude. Keep at it.