just astory
I am 22 years old. I graduated last year from college. Unfortunately I did not continue my dream job because I realized that in order to reach the position I wanted, I had to sleep with my boss. So, after many unsuccessful attempts from him, I left the job. (Media position)
After I left the job, I applied for an excellent Masters program that will start soon overseas and I got accepted.
My mother is not proud of me because she thinks I am a failure. She always says that if I wanted to, I could have continued in my job despite the sexual harassment I was receiving. She believes that had I acted dumb, my boss would have got bored and stopped trying.
My mother is not proud of me because I am not thinking of marriage. She always asks me why am I not talking to guys. She always jokes that I will never have children of my own. And yes, it hurts more than a knife being stabbed in my chest.
My mother thinks I am abnormal because I am not in a relationship. She even believes that I won't succeed in my Masters program.
My father listens to whatever my mom says. So he isn't proud either.
what I feel from all this? I feel hurt. No support system. i feel that I do not belong to them. I feel that they are not my family.
what I learned from them? I learned that someday, and when I achieve all my future dreams, I will marry someone who will teach whoever will try to Sexually harass our daughter a lesson he'll never forget, rather than blaming her for standing up for herself and not acting dumb infront of her predator. I learned that no matter what they say and how much they insult and humiliate me, I will reach my goals without needing them anymore.
my parents might not be proud, and I might be a huge burden to them, but I am and will always be proud of myself for never losing my dignity and for believing in myself despite all the hurt.