What's the point of life?
The story
Mother taking advantage of me leading me to not be able to get a job, or go to college
Due to that I feel like I have no control over my life
being stuck at home everyday with minimal things to do or people to talk to
Heath issues that may be due to mother issues
Increased self doubt and decreased attempts to try and help the situation because I feel stuck
Since its always been this way, whenever I try to amend the situation, I'm hit with backlash due to mother not wanting things to change.
Suicidal ideation increases due to loneliness and no path in life
being jealous of other people having jobs/going to school/going out/having friends/essentially doing normal human things.
What's the point of life? I feel like a bird with no wings or voice, perpetually stuck watching others but having no say in anything. I feel like I try, but not hard enough.
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i totally get where you're coming from😢 my mom used to be super overbearing too and it felt like i was stuck in a never-ending cycle of frustration!!! honestly sounds like you're just surrounded by negativity and loneliness all the time?? people keep saying things like just push through it but that's so easy for them to say when they're not living it; you feel me just remember that feeling stuck can really mess with your head and make everything seem worse than it is it’s like there's this invisible force holding you back and it sucks; believe me it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you're deep in it…
I totally get that things can feel tough, but putting all the blame on your mother might not be super accurate. While family can be a big influence, we all have a bit of control over our own lives. I remember when I felt trapped too, but someone once told me, "Change begins at the end of your comfort zone." It was a game-changer for me. Maybe start with small steps towards the life you want; you'll find that even little victories can lead to big changes.
Keep hope alive, because life's full of possibilities even when they seem hidden.
it's regrettable, yet entirely conceivable, that familial dynamics can effectively stifle one's aspirations and access to opportunities, a scenario you eloquently describe. having been similarly ensnared by my own family's expectations, i empathize with your plight; as Sartre once suggested, "hell is other people." the pervasive influence of a domineering parent can incapacitate one's autonomy and self-efficacy, rendering prospects for employment and education seemingly unattainable. it's easy for outsiders to offer platitudes about change, but without a supportive infrastructure, these suggestions often ring hollow. your sentiment about feeling like a "bird with no wings" resonates deeply, encapsulating the despair and frustration of immobilization within the psychological confines imposed by family.
Hey, I totally get that things feel tough, but you know, blaming your mom for everything might not be the full picture 🤔. Like the saying goes, 'you can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails'—which basically means that while family stuff can bring you down, you gotta find your own way out. And sometimes, it takes baby steps, not giant leaps, to move forward.
When I was feeling stuck in a rut, I found that taking just a bit of initiative in my own life—whether it was looking for a part-time gig or hitting a night class—really opened up my world a bit. Life's not easy, we all know that, but sitting around waiting for things to change without taking any steps yourself isn't gonna make it happen 😅.
Just my two cents, but maybe give it some thought.