Psycho-Babble Self-Esteem Thread 672827

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I don't like the limelight

Posted by llrrrpp on August 2, 2006, at 1:49:12

I know why. it makes sense now.

I don't like it, because my parents put me there. After they neglect me and don't give me support for my college education, they brag about me to their friends-- how brilliant their daughter is. on the deans list, etc.

After refusing to support my efforts to become a better violinist, they use my recital repertoire as a trophy, and exhibit, about how talented their daughter is.

no wonder I don't like it. would you?

thanks pseudo for posting that "priveleged child" child thing on parenting board. really helped. wow. I feel-- like it makes a little more sense.

-ll

 

Re: I don't like the limelight » llrrrpp

Posted by AuntieMel on August 2, 2006, at 13:52:13

In reply to I don't like the limelight, posted by llrrrpp on August 2, 2006, at 1:49:12

"After they neglect me and don't give me support for my college education, they brag
about me to their friends-- how brilliant their daughter is. on the deans list, etc. "

Are you my sister?

 

Re: I don't like the limelight » llrrrpp

Posted by MidnightBlue on August 2, 2006, at 15:51:37

In reply to I don't like the limelight, posted by llrrrpp on August 2, 2006, at 1:49:12

Lrrrp,

I don't like it either. Never thought why. Even when I had "earned" it. Yeah my parents pushed me and bragged about me too. I was told I could have one year at college after that I had to come home no matter how well I did.

Substitute piano for violin. I haven't played in YEARS. I was fairly good. Didn't like limelight.

MB

 

Re: I don't like the limelight » AuntieMel

Posted by wishingstar on August 2, 2006, at 17:37:58

In reply to Re: I don't like the limelight » llrrrpp, posted by AuntieMel on August 2, 2006, at 13:52:13

to llrrrpp and AuntieMel:


>
> Are you my sister?

Is it possible we're all three triplets?


I know exactly what you mean llrrrpp. I dont really have anything else to add because it's really not something I've come to terms with yet either, but I definitely understand. If theyre going to ignore and neglect me, I'd rather they at least be consistent! Of course, not being negligent would be ideal....

Frustrating, I know.

 

Re: I don't like the limelight

Posted by Phillipa on August 2, 2006, at 21:38:57

In reply to Re: I don't like the limelight » AuntieMel, posted by wishingstar on August 2, 2006, at 17:37:58

Boo Hoo to me. My Mother was dead and my Dad didn't care. So no bragging from my parents. Love Phillipa


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