My mother don't understand me!
By wongchoiyee
@wongchoiyee (7413)
Malaysia
May 13, 2012 12:34pm CST
I don't know why my mom was acting like that to me all the time when I was in trouble, she never say anything positive to encourage me, instead she blame on my part, like today I was asking her some words of the chinese people know because I don't know them, and she scolded me, saying I should do that and this really annoying me, if she acts like outsider than what's the use of having a mother, she is no different than outsider to me, we never really get close since I was small, although today is MOTHER'S DAY I did not buy anything for her because I think there is no worth anything. I know I should but I seems to be ignorant, maybe I am a bad daughter.
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10 responses
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
14 May 12
I am sorry you feel that way to your mother. But it's understandable because of how she treats you. Or maybe she is just so too occupied with household chores, that's why she sounds always irritable?
If you don't mind, i think there are underlying reasons why.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
14 May 12
Last year she was in the hospital for operation, after that she went home and I took care of her, bath her, wash the clothes, iron them, do everything I must do but you know what in one of our argument, she said I am doing it with no heart at all. It made me sad till today.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
14 May 12
Its terrible when sometimes I thought I am just alone in this world like an orphan. I know I need someone to walk with me along this way, and I hope God is with me all the time I need Him.
@riempie9 (1021)
• South Africa
14 May 12
This is sad. You have a toxic relationship with your mother. Do you have a father in the home? Maybe she is blaming you for her troubles. Whatever you decide to do, do NOT let it affect the plans you have for yourself. Your mother's culture is different. Children are expected to conform and do certain things. They are not to rebel. Believe in yourself Wonghoiyee and go and consult someone. You need to feel stronger and to have more self-esteem.
@riempie9 (1021)
• South Africa
14 May 12
The first thing I am going to tell you and hope you believe me, is that you are NOT bad. You have been told you are bad by a parent who from all accounts do not know how to speak to and raise a child. It is sad for me to hear that there are still parents who treat their kids this way and who did not buy her mother a card because the card will mean nothing. I feel it might be a cultural thing - I don't know what displeases your mother so all the time - and maybe it is time to do something about it. I know that Chinese people are very reserved and conservative and for you to write this in a public place must mean that you are very hurt. Do you have anyone in your family like a cousin or an aunt who can support you? If not, I would seek help where both you and your mother can speak to someone and hopefully sort this out. A mother/daughter relationship is important; don't lose touch with your mother, but also decide to be your own person. Bravo for having the courage to speak about it!
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
14 May 12
I am very hurt and I have no one to speak to, my father is drunk at night, so I do not disturb him, sometimes I dial the befrienders to tell them about my problems, its expensive to do so and I have no choice. She really make me mad all the time.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
14 May 12
Many times, we went out to eat at a restaurant, and the mood is good, I will talk but she always change topic, and I don't like that. She never told me the reason, I always left behind not knowing anything.
@riempie9 (1021)
• South Africa
14 May 12
Ask your mother if she would like to come with you for coffee or tea at a restaurant. Tell her it would be good for the two of you. If she says no, tell her that you would like to talk to her and clean the air between you. Don't get excited. Speak calmly. Tell her that you are hurt and you would like to know what you have done that the relationship is so bad between you. If she answers you in a positive way, take her out and don't talk about the problem yet. Wait until you are there and are drinking your beverages. When she starts to talk, listen to what she has to say. She might upset you and say no, and tell her with a smile that you will try again. When the relationship is stronger and you talk again, don't bring up subjects you have already talked about.
@tyleika (232)
• United States
15 May 12
Sorry you are having hard times with your mother. I use to be like that with mine. What I came to learn is this. Mother-to-be is what they call you when you carry. Almost-mother is what they call you when the baby is almost out. Mother is what they call you when the baby is here. Mother-in-training is what they never call you to guide you threw all the hurt, love, and pain. Maybe your mother just needs to talk to someone, something could be hurtin her and the only thing she know is to take it out on you. You are going to have to talk with her and let her know how you feel. You could have put it in her mothers day card. Me: I had someone else go to my home and talk with my mother because she who not listen to me. Called me hoe, trash, and always told me no one wanted me. It hurt me like hell but when I got to the bottom of it, she was hurting for so many years and took it out on me. You can not get back the time that was taken but you can try to make a new path for yall to take and today me and my mom are so much better. Anyhow, I hope this helps you to take a different step.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
16 May 12
Either way, my mom is a stubborn one and sticks to what she thinks of, I hardly have the chance to persuade her, the thought is I think my dad make some influence on her as well, she got left by my father many times with other woman, that is cruel, how can we take that as well. Anyway, father is back for 10 years already and I already forgive dad but not mom, she always talk when its free about dad's ex.
@musicluv4life (1867)
• United States
14 May 12
I completely understand where you are comeing from me and my mom have never gotten along my whole childhood. she used to be abusive she has a baby and gave it up(my parents are divorced) and she never cared about me or what i though she always though i wasnt good enough. But, she has a new boyfriend they have a child together and we are now starting to get along better but, it still seems like she doesnt suport me i txted her to have a happy mothers day and she didnt even write back till way later mad because i didnt come to see her but, i was with my bf and his family so i couldnt it wasnt like i ignored her i did txt her.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
15 May 12
Its bad that sometimes we are born to a family that has problems, my dad left us when we are small and came back when I was a teenager, life was not easy but we went through thick and thin, nowadays mom always complain dad's past history. He was a womanizer, I don't mind that's his business but mom is always complaining to me.
@pandasayori (82)
• United States
14 May 12
I can honestly say that I also have a bipolar relationship with my mother.. One moment when get along well, like we should, and the next she's literally swearing and threatening me. I love my mother, don't get me wrong, but I hate how she treats me sometimes as well. Since I have no job I wasn't able to afford a decent Mother's Day gift, so I managed to her a card and signed it by the nickname she always had for me.
My mom is negative person, when I think positive, she deepen her negativity. When I like something, most of the time she will hate it, so I understand exactly how you feel. It's never any fun arguing with a parent, especially a mother. Between me and her we're close on the outside but the inside we're very distant...
And don't worry, you are not a bad daughter, so don't think that. (: No girl can be a bad daughter.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
14 May 12
You described all correctly symptoms of my mother, she is bipolar attitude, sometimes good and sometimes bad, when I think positive, she deepen her negativity, when we get along well one moment and next she is swearing me, I said I been torturing with these things since I was small, just that now am an adult it hurts even more because she thinks now she can over power me. Don't worry we will pray for GOD anything can be fix.
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
16 May 12
Many of us fellow mylotters are sharing the same problems, that way we can help each other to move on. Yes, have faith in God no matter what religion you are in. Good Day :)
@pandasayori (82)
• United States
16 May 12
I always pray to God when things get rough because I know He has the power to make things better. I try not to see the negative side of my mother, but she honestly makes it hard not to... I've been treated the same exactly way for the past few years, though it did happen when I was younger as well. As I age, it does seem to hurt me even more, but I try not to cry. Instead, I pray and I talk it out with the elders in my family or my best friends. :) I believe that things will get better for us, just stay strong in faith and God will help us through.
@rane247 (78)
• Philippines
14 May 12
I do understand you're situation because my brother has the same situation just like yours. Ever since my brother, was a little boy. He was scolded by my father all the time because of this naughty ways. However when he grow up, he became matured enough. Sometimes he also did things that were not acceptable still my dad is still scold him. I know my dad has a reason but sometimes he is being so unfair to my brother. Every little thing that my dad he sees, he always blames my brother even though its not his fault anymore. So, I talked to my brother, and comfort him at the same time advice him to do an action just in little ways to show that he's sincere to have a truce with my dad.
As of today, I think its working. It's still not yet fully truce but there's some improvement. For you, I think that you should first talk to your mom in a sincere way. Then I'm sure that you two will figure out by starting in little way.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
14 May 12
Hi there! you will only understand your mom when you become a mom too. It seems that they don't understand us but the truth is they do. Sometimes mothers are different. There are those who are really showy and very expressive and there are also who are more reserve and serious. They are all different and with all the duties that they have we can't blame them for acting weird sometimes. I suggest that you initiate a move to become close to her. Make her feel special once in a while for she deserve that. A simple hug and kiss even when she's angry will make her feel better. So it is not that she don't understand you, she has her reason(s).
@alberello (4752)
• Italy
14 May 12
Well, you see, sometimes the reciprocal relationship between parents and sons, is not always easy. To this I personally know of it! Even when my parents are not pleased with me, but I understand it and know that they are right. So I can confirm you that in my case I know I'm in the wrong!
In your case I think it's a momentary pissed off, I believe and hope for all of you, that with time to "reign" in your family will just love and affection!
@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
14 May 12
Its not a momentary pissed off, sometimes I wish I have no mother, to be as happy as an angel.
@163Mandolingirl (1052)
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14 May 12
I am so sorry to hear that you have a difficult relationship with your mother. My Mum was my best friend. She passed in 2003 and I miss her beyond words! We too had moments where our relationship was a little strained but we did love each other and would never do anything to break our fantastic bond.
One of my Mum's favourite sayings was, 'Two wrongs never make a right!' Maybe in the interest of peace, you should try and understand your mother's needs, and not judge her too harshly.