I hear you, and I understand how badly you want your parents to believe in you. Believe me, many people reading this can relate. We all crave support from those closest to us, and getting validation from our parents/caregivers feels essential.

No matter how much recognition we receive from the outside world, there’s often a lingering desire to receive that approval from home.

When that desire is fulfilled, that feels like a real win. But when it’s not, ouch, it feels like we lost even after winning the whole world.

Because our parents/caregivers hold such a significant place in our lives.

As a Counselor, I’m concerned to hear that you’ve lost hope in yourself. That’s a heavy burden to bear. I encourage you to express what led you to feel this way. What specific experiences or thoughts have contributed to this loss of self-belief?

From my experience:

“Hope is the guiding light, and only your belief can make it shine.” - Anmol

I understand your concern about your parents and your wish for their support. Consistency and sincerity towards your dreams and goals can make a significant difference.

Recently, in a follow-up session with one of my clients, the biggest change she noticed was that her parents started believing in her. I asked, “What made them believe in you?”

She replied, “...I haven’t done anything specific; it’s just that they see me studying all the time, interacting with them more, and now they don’t complain about me using my phone. I give them my phone to use, and since there’s nothing wrong with it, they trust me more... Now I know what I want to be, and I can’t afford to not give my best or miss opportunities like before...”

We all want that second chance to prove ourselves, and for that, we need to give ourselves permission. In a session, we could explore how to give yourself that permission.

With empathy and understanding,

Ambidextrous Anmol

Founder of ExpressUneasiness.com

Psychology Professional Propelled by Passion, Positivity, & Purpose