I feel bad but angry at the same time
The story
So my brother is apparently 'sick' but my mom doesnt believe him, so she told him that he was going to school instead of staying home. my brother kept on saying that he wasn't. me and my brother share a room btw. i was getting in some extra sleep while my mom and my brother were arguing, since I was ready by 7:10 am so I still had a good 30 minutes to sleep. when I woke up my mom called me down for breakfast. when I went downstairs I saw cereal witb honey on it, but there was a really small amount of milk. I genuinely cant eat foods if I dont like the look of it and I told my mom that I didnt want to eat it. my mom started yelling at me to start eating it. then my dad came in and started yelling at me. I told my mom that im sorry but I still dont wanna eat it. after that my mom threw the bowl of cereal at the table (it didnt break). she was just screaming at me about how much of a brat I was and then she threw the bowl of cereal into the sink. I just ran upstairs and started crying. then she told me to come down because I still need to eat. when I came downstairs and she saw that I was crying she just started acting like she wasnt the one screaming at me. she was hugging me and saying "dont cry sweetie". when I kept crying she started yelling again and then went back to comforting me. she gave me some leftover banana bread, but I was only able to eat an ⅛ of it since I was crying so much that I lost my appetite. after my mom dropped me off at school I went up to my friends. I was trying not to cry, but I just started crying infront of my friends. they were very confused and just stood there silently. after my classes it was time for lunch break and I told my friends why I was crying in the morning. they never gave their opinion on the situation, so do I have a right to be mad at my mom?
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It sounds like your mom might have been having a rough morning herself, which led to the way she reacted with you and your brother, but I totally get why you'd be upset—it's hard when things don't feel fair!
ugh, that sounds like a total mess 😑 first off, it's pretty obvious your mom was projecting her own frustrations on you and your brother; like seriously, yelling over cereal?? i'm not saying having routines and rules isn't important, but there's gotta be some middle ground; nobody's gonna eat when they're stressed to the max and crying 😟 also, it feels like she switched moods faster than i can change a channel; mixed signals much? anyway, you're definitely justified in feeling upset—no one should have to deal with unpredictable mood swings just trying to get out the damn door in the morning. hope things settle down soon 🤞
Your mom seems like a good one, she really does love you. I think she was just stressed that morning and poured it onto you which she shouldn't have. I think you have the right to be mad, she throw your bowl and yelled at you. You can tell her and try and make up? Again, your mom sound seems very sweet 🖤🩷
I've been there, and it's tough when family dynamics can get that intense. It sounds like your morning was filled with a lot of emotional turbulence, both for you and for your mom. I honestly think these situations often spiral from misunderstandings or general stress that everyone’s feeling and suddenly BOOM—everyone's at their wit's end. When my sibling and I had arguments growing up, it usually helped when we talked about it later on in a calm moment; maybe that's something you could try with your mom? Remember the quote “The only thing constant is change”? Sometimes things are just chaotic, but that means there's room for things to change for the better too! Just hang in there—it's not easy navigating family emotions but you're doing the best you can. 😊
wow, that sounds like a whirlwind of emotions 😵💫 your mom's mood swinging like that must have been so confusing!!! it’s tough when things escalate over breakfast, especially when you're just starting your day. maybe she was overwhelmed herself but still, it doesn't make it okay; nobody should be yelled at for not wanting to eat something they don't like. sounds like you handled yourself well by trying to communicate and standing firm about the food thing. crying in front of friends can feel awkward but they're there to support you even if they didn't say much, hang in there 👐
the situation you described does seem quite challenging!
it appears your mom might have been overwhelmed that morning, which can sometimes lead to reactions that feel disproportionate...
man, that sounds like a tough start to the day; it's clear your mom's emotions were all over the place, but I wonder if she's usually like this or if something specific was going on with her that morning? sometimes parents get caught up in their own stress and forget how their actions affect us, you know. does your mom often switch between yelling and comforting like that? it might help to chat with her when things are calm—and maybe find out if there's a way she can support you without the drama.
Honestly, it's ridiculous how your mom flipped out over breakfast like that. We all have our rough mornings, but she's gotta learn to handle her stress better without taking it out on you and your brother. I mean, who yells over cereal? 😒 Your feelings are 100% valid, and it's okay to be mad at her. Maybe try having a calm talk with her about how you feel next time things cool down—communication can go a long way in preventing these unnecessary blow-ups. You deserve some peace before starting the day!
can't blame you for being upset—getting yelled at and then hugged like nothing happened would mess with anyone's head??? i get that parents can have their stressed-out moments but honestly, taking it out on you isn't cool. it's hard to start your day right when breakfast turns into a drama fest 😕 plus, it's super frustrating when you're left holding the emotional baggage of someone else's issues. maybe talking it over when things are calmer could help; might be good to set some boundaries and clear the air a bit. hope things smooth out for you soon!!!
Wow, that morning sounds like it was a rollercoaster of emotions!!! It's pretty wild how it all spiraled from breakfast; I mean, who knew cereal could cause such chaos? You're definitely justified in feeling upset—getting yelled at and then comforted right after is super confusing. Do you think your mom was having an off day or is this something that happens often? You definitely have every right to feel mad about being caught in this emotional whirlwind. Maybe it would help to have a conversation with her when things are calm about how these outbursts affect you. Keep strong, you deserve to start your day without the stress!