ugh, so I’ve been like drowning in this whole “my career choice” drama with my parents. every convo turns into this epic battle, and honestly, I can't tell if I'm just being a brat or if there’s something way deeper happening here. they act all polite and understanding, but it feels like they’re stuck in some time warp where they can’t see how much the industry has changed. instead of cheering for me, it feels like they’re just pointing fingers at my choices. like, can’t we just chill for a sec?!!

I’m busting my butt trying to make it in this super competitive field, but they’re like stuck in their old-school mindset. I’ve thrown out loads of stories about how being flexible can actually lead to success, but nope, those just seem to make them more skeptical. instead of having a normal convo where we can share ideas without it turning into World War III, we just argue in circles over stuff neither of us will back down on. does anyone else feel this level of frustration like all the time??!!

part of me is scared that if I totally reject their advice, it means I’m acknowledging something weird about our family dynamic. like, am I supposed to just listen and nod while also trying to be seen as an equal? it’s such a tangled mess. I can’t help but wonder if resentment is creeping in because of all this confusion I keep facing. there’s always that annoying little voice in my head asking whether unconditional love means we have to agree on everything or if growing up means we sometimes gotta disagree... what a weird balance.

trying to find professional happiness while my parents totally don’t get it is both exciting and super overwhelming. realistically, can we even find common ground when our values are so far apart at these crucial points in life? like seriously, what gives?!!

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