how do you feel when you were neglected by your mother

South Africa
April 19, 2011 3:10am CST
How do you feel when your own mother never been there for you when you needed her most. I was raised by her parents, she was never the part of my life since childhood. I went for high school, I wanted her advices, courage, to cheer me up, to be there for me as a mother, but she was not there. when I got the job, only she was expecting from me is to give her the money, not to give the advice how to manage the money and other important things in life as a result now she is still not there because she never get the money she wanted as I already have my own family and my responsibilities.
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@mallu30 (461)
• India
19 Apr 11
I feel very bad about that. However right from childhood my mother has taken care of all my needs and supported me in everything.
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@mallu30 (461)
• India
19 Apr 11
I feel very sad if my mother neglected me. However, I was brought up by my parents. My mother has taken care of me and fulfilled all my needs. I love my mother.
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• Philippines
19 Apr 11
I can't imagine how I'd feel about that. I've had my mother supporting me since birth so I think it would a whole different life what you're suggesting. I guess I'll feel singled out but that's just on the surface. I'll never know what'll occur on a deeper level.
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@m2heart (80)
• Philippines
20 Apr 11
Sad to hear that. Just try to help your mom so that someday she will realize your worth to her. You are still lucky because your grand parents raised you well. Now that you have your own family I am hoping that you will not do the same way to your child/children. Be a good parent to them. Love them even if you didn't feel it on your own mother. Do not let them experience what you had.
• Philippines
20 Apr 11
Just pay respect to your mom so that your child/children will do the same way. Don't let them hear bad things so that they will not plant hatred to your mom. She is still your mother. GOD loves you. GOD BLESS!
• Australia
20 Apr 11
Hi there, Welcome to MyLot. Your story is really sad. I am very fond of my mother. she is like the most important person in my life. She has never ignored me. But when i was a child, i used to get jealous of my baby sister whenever mom loved her more than me. But it was all as a kid..I absolutely love my sissy. I don't blame your mother though..This world is so mean and you need to have money to survive your way out. May be she got so engaged with whole idea of making money that she completely forgot her responsibility towards you. I hope at some stage of her life, she realises it! God Bless.
• India
20 Apr 11
even by giving a thought i hate this so much that i don't want to give a second thought to it again . Mother Love is precious . and now after reading your statement . it is sure that you have gone through tough times of life. but if there is any association you still keep with mother whether it is related to money. it is ok . Be affirmative and with your responsibilities you will win love of your . it might be late. but hope is your best bet
@Margajoe (4709)
• Germany
19 Apr 11
I guess that depends on the situation. Why did your Mom leave you with your grandparents? Maybe she could not take care of you? She needed a job and thought you were better off with her parents. Maybe she was insecure and did not feel good enough for you. I think maybe it would be time to have a good honest talk with your mother. Tell her exactly how you felt and feel. Listen to what she has to say. You may be surprised at what comes out. Take care.
@olepmis (840)
• Philippines
19 Apr 11
I can relate with you because I was raised with both parents but there was favoritism. I was not favored even though I am the only girl in 3 siblings. So I felt sad and angry with my parents. I felt sad and angry to those mothers or parents who neglected their children the right to be there when you needed them. Parents are to be respected but they deprived us of their duties when we needed them.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
19 Apr 11
For me sad because you don't want to be born by that case alone.
• Philippines
19 Apr 11
I can't imagine how I'd feel about that. I've had my mother supporting me since birth so I think it would a whole different life what you're suggesting. I guess I'll feel singled out but that's just on the surface. I'll never know what'll occur on a deeper level.
• Philippines
19 Apr 11
I can't imagine how I'd feel about that. I've had my mother supporting me since birth so I think it would a whole different life what you're suggesting. I guess I'll feel singled out but that's just on the surface. I'll never know what'll occur on a deeper level.
@umabharti (3972)
• India
19 Apr 11
hi, unlucky are those who dont get the caring and love from their parents.Lucky are those who get love from all.I feel sorry for u though u hv mother u didnt get what u needed.I dont hav mother ,at the very young age we lost her.i didnt feel that she is no more for us.My father was looking after me very well.I am fortunate.I am thankful to god.
@katie0 (5203)
• Japan
20 Apr 11
I felt horrible, like I shouldn't be born. My dear mom actually thought me how to be strong and though as she always prefered the younger ones. I felt terrible as a child and teenager, but now I feel I can handle more, have more patience...I think it's worst being spoiled. Now I forgive her and I like how things went down, I wouldn't like to be a coward dependent girl, I find it ridiculous. She so not supported me in anything that now I don't even like not react to things, in the begining it was a challenge but now it's usual.
@bretay61 (722)
• United States
20 Apr 11
my parents split up when I was about 8.So they were constantly bickering back and forth.I couldn't wait to get out the house.My mother loved me in her own way,I guess.But she never showed it.There was a lot of abuse by her.And my father was the type that women were the ones to raise the kids,so he stayed out of it.So i feel for your situation.I have tried to make it different for my kids and grandkids.I want them to remember the good times we had together.My mother is still the same way,always looking for a hand out from someone else.Some things never change.