The Student Room Group

Regretful

I’ve no emotional support from my family (my parents and sisters). My sisters try to interfere with my education and career goals. They bully me, call me names like “psycho,” and constantly try to bring me down.

I was under so much stress that when I tried to explain my situation to the wellbeing advisor at university, I couldn’t express myself properly. I didnt know what to say and what not and only mentioned an issue with a male cousin, and I didn’t even talk much about how badly my mom and sisters treat me.

Few days later, when I had a meeting with the wellbeing manager, I could tell she knows whatever i said the other day. Her attitude was really off, judgmental and taunting. She made comments like “I’ll give you privacy” when my phone rang during the meeting (it was a random notification), and laughed. Then she asked me what are my future career plans and while i was explaining she looked at my hand gestures and laughed and said things like “Where will the money come from?” for you to fulfil your goals. The way she said it made me feel like she thought I was some spoiled girl who had been in a relationship with my cousin or owed him money or something.

It’s been a month since that meeting, and I regret every single day that what happened to me why did i even shared this with uni. I keep thinking I should’ve just talked to someone online or a counsellor instead. I feel like I’ve ruined my image.

I’m 27. It’s completely normal for women my age to have had relationships, to be married, or have kids. So even if i had a relationship i dont see anything wrong with that. But the truth is, I’ve never even had a boyfriend.. my life has been really lonely, especially because of how my family treats me.

As for my cousin, he lives in another country. My sister once asked him to threaten me on social media. Since then, he’s made fake accounts and tried to just stress me out. He doesn’t send romantic messages or ask for a relationship, he just tries to intimidate me. He’s said things like if I ever return to my home country, he’ll have me kidnapped. He’s also made fake accounts using my name on Snapchat and Instagram, and sends messages trying to make me feel worthless.

I think he does this because he knows I don’t have support from my family and that I’m single, so he sees me as an easy target. A long time ago, his family sent a marriage proposal for me to my parents, but my parents rejected it. I was a kid that time and didn’t even know about it. I think he still holds a grudge.

I don’t know if I explained things poorly to the advisor, or what. What i know is i made a big mistake like what was even the point of sharing anything related to my personal family issues. The whole conversation was only about 10 mins so i dont really get why she made such conclusions and why she kind of tried to hurt me by her taunts and all!!

Reply 1

Original post
by Anonymous
I’ve no emotional support from my family (my parents and sisters). My sisters try to interfere with my education and career goals. They bully me, call me names like “psycho,” and constantly try to bring me down.
I was under so much stress that when I tried to explain my situation to the wellbeing advisor at university, I couldn’t express myself properly. I didnt know what to say and what not and only mentioned an issue with a male cousin, and I didn’t even talk much about how badly my mom and sisters treat me.
Few days later, when I had a meeting with the wellbeing manager, I could tell she knows whatever i said the other day. Her attitude was really off, judgmental and taunting. She made comments like “I’ll give you privacy” when my phone rang during the meeting (it was a random notification), and laughed. Then she asked me what are my future career plans and while i was explaining she looked at my hand gestures and laughed and said things like “Where will the money come from?” for you to fulfil your goals. The way she said it made me feel like she thought I was some spoiled girl who had been in a relationship with my cousin or owed him money or something.
It’s been a month since that meeting, and I regret every single day that what happened to me why did i even shared this with uni. I keep thinking I should’ve just talked to someone online or a counsellor instead. I feel like I’ve ruined my image.
I’m 27. It’s completely normal for women my age to have had relationships, to be married, or have kids. So even if i had a relationship i dont see anything wrong with that. But the truth is, I’ve never even had a boyfriend.. my life has been really lonely, especially because of how my family treats me.
As for my cousin, he lives in another country. My sister once asked him to threaten me on social media. Since then, he’s made fake accounts and tried to just stress me out. He doesn’t send romantic messages or ask for a relationship, he just tries to intimidate me. He’s said things like if I ever return to my home country, he’ll have me kidnapped. He’s also made fake accounts using my name on Snapchat and Instagram, and sends messages trying to make me feel worthless.
I think he does this because he knows I don’t have support from my family and that I’m single, so he sees me as an easy target. A long time ago, his family sent a marriage proposal for me to my parents, but my parents rejected it. I was a kid that time and didn’t even know about it. I think he still holds a grudge.
I don’t know if I explained things poorly to the advisor, or what. What i know is i made a big mistake like what was even the point of sharing anything related to my personal family issues. The whole conversation was only about 10 mins so i dont really get why she made such conclusions and why she kind of tried to hurt me by her taunts and all!!
I’m so embarrassed:frown:

Reply 2

Original post
by Anonymous
I’ve no emotional support from my family (my parents and sisters). My sisters try to interfere with my education and career goals. They bully me, call me names like “psycho,” and constantly try to bring me down.
I was under so much stress that when I tried to explain my situation to the wellbeing advisor at university, I couldn’t express myself properly. I didnt know what to say and what not and only mentioned an issue with a male cousin, and I didn’t even talk much about how badly my mom and sisters treat me.
Few days later, when I had a meeting with the wellbeing manager, I could tell she knows whatever i said the other day. Her attitude was really off, judgmental and taunting. She made comments like “I’ll give you privacy” when my phone rang during the meeting (it was a random notification), and laughed. Then she asked me what are my future career plans and while i was explaining she looked at my hand gestures and laughed and said things like “Where will the money come from?” for you to fulfil your goals. The way she said it made me feel like she thought I was some spoiled girl who had been in a relationship with my cousin or owed him money or something.
It’s been a month since that meeting, and I regret every single day that what happened to me why did i even shared this with uni. I keep thinking I should’ve just talked to someone online or a counsellor instead. I feel like I’ve ruined my image.
I’m 27. It’s completely normal for women my age to have had relationships, to be married, or have kids. So even if i had a relationship i dont see anything wrong with that. But the truth is, I’ve never even had a boyfriend.. my life has been really lonely, especially because of how my family treats me.
As for my cousin, he lives in another country. My sister once asked him to threaten me on social media. Since then, he’s made fake accounts and tried to just stress me out. He doesn’t send romantic messages or ask for a relationship, he just tries to intimidate me. He’s said things like if I ever return to my home country, he’ll have me kidnapped. He’s also made fake accounts using my name on Snapchat and Instagram, and sends messages trying to make me feel worthless.
I think he does this because he knows I don’t have support from my family and that I’m single, so he sees me as an easy target. A long time ago, his family sent a marriage proposal for me to my parents, but my parents rejected it. I was a kid that time and didn’t even know about it. I think he still holds a grudge.
I don’t know if I explained things poorly to the advisor, or what. What i know is i made a big mistake like what was even the point of sharing anything related to my personal family issues. The whole conversation was only about 10 mins so i dont really get why she made such conclusions and why she kind of tried to hurt me by her taunts and all!!

REPORT HER!!! how is she even an advisor, absolutely shameful on her end. I understand it's upsetting to be in a toxic household but you just have to remember that you have only yourself to get yourself out of this mess. Detach from your family, move away, get a job.
Often in toxic households, children form anxious and avoidant attachments, that seems to be your case. Don't let your past trauma affect your potential future partner, look for healthy relationships, whether it be a romantic partner or a friend. Remember there is someone who will appreciate you more than the people around you. Don't be ashamed of what others did to you, you're the victim, they should be ashamed not you!! Don't lose hope. try your best everyday and leave the rest to God!!

Quick Reply

How The Student Room is moderated

To keep The Student Room safe for everyone, we moderate posts that are added to the site.