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Family making me feel bad

My parents keep comparing me to my older brother because he did CS at Cambridge and I do med at KCL. I know I should be proud of what I've achieved but they keep making me feel like **** for not going to oxbridge or imperial. At first I didn't pay much attention but my brother graduated with a first and he's joined in calling me an idiot.
I can't really tell them to stop because I'm scared I'll be kicked out.
Reply 1
Be proud of what you have achieved. Its difficult to get how far you've gotten and hey, I've experienced family pressures too. It's natural but not if it happens a lot, which seems to be your case. I would say that you should stand up for yourself. Your brother is the idiot for not being proud of you and supporting you, instead making you feel insecure about yourself. As for your family, don't let their words get to you. I'm sure if you work your hardest, they will eventually come around.
Reply 2
wth youre literally studying medicine, stop with the imposter syndrome behaviour. me personally i think that is one of the greatest achievements anyone could have.

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