Why does my family make me feel so dumb?

Both my parents, and my 2 brothers all went to Harvard and they are all either doctors dentists or lawyers. I couldn't even make it through 1 semester at a community college but I'm now living on my own and working a decent paying job at a clothing boutique. They keep putting me down cuz I didn't go to Harvard like them or even finish college. What should I do?

Why does my family make me feel so dumb?
everyone is great at something, some are great doctors, others are great lawyers, and then some are just great people whether they have a higher education or not. I think greatness is based on dedication no matter what the ultimate goal is. Who cares about Harvard. If you are happy, and supporting yourself, then you have accomplished more than most people in this world and you deserve credit. people like them who put you down because you didn't go to harvard have insecurities that will probably drive them to alienate themselves. Meanwhile, your success will help you accomplish more than they can ever dream of.
Reply:Allyson, you are on your own, taking care of yourself and have an honest job. You are not on welfare, you don't steal to support any habits, and you are a responsible person. College ins't for everyone. I get the impression that you went to school cause your family wanted you to. Decide what you want to do, then go to school for it. Tell your family that you just aren't ready for college yet and you will let them know when you are. It is your life hun, don't let them live it for you.
Reply:hello black sheep welcome to the club use their words of weakness for your strength don't allow them to get under your skin parents or brothers be all that you want to be and just be your best i was the black sheep among my 2 brothers and 1 sister but guess what I'm the only one who don't call my parents for money advice or help they call me don't try to change to please them you will forever be out of your mind because your best to them will never be enough but what i would do is call a family meeting with all of them and express your self let them know that you are NOT sorry for not becoming something that they are and let them know no matter what they have to say about you leave them with this you all have flaws and i LOVE you still let them know that you are not working on pleasing them after you release this build up don't dwell on no negative words that will ever come out of their mouth again best of luck black sheep after the meeting you will have peace and wealth that will be with you forever
Reply:No one should put you down for doing a job you like and are good at..sounds like they may be a bit snobbish..tell them not every one wants to or can be a Dr. ,Dentist or lawyer. life is too short to be miserable struggling through school and then working @ something you don't want to do. Ask them how happy they would be doing something they didn't like, and remind them you would be just as unhappy doing something you don't want to do.
Reply:They may be trying to shame you into being more like them. They did what that thought they had to to be successful in life and in a twisted kind of way, they are worried about you.





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Reply:Maybe you are just plain dumb or even retarded.
Reply:do you love your job? do you enjoy your life? if the answer is yes then stop worry about them. it's you who live your life not them. if you are happy with yor life then go on with it.


at the end of the day...all we ever want is to be happy in our life where we have a full control of our own life. we study hard or work hard so that we can have a happy decent life. it looks like you find one already so don't let anybody take them away from you. embrace your life each day each moment. make the most of it...take it to the limit!!!


be happy and make the most of it.