Posted by SLS on April 13, 2009, at 8:24:43
In reply to I think my parents are ashamed of me, posted by Deneb on April 12, 2009, at 21:48:02
> I just overheard my Dad talking to a friend over the phone long distance and he talked about how my sister was a Masters student and doing research in a hospital and I guess the friend asked my Dad what I was doing and he said I had graduated and was working.
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> I haven't graduated yet.
I like Bobby's explanation.You could just let it go.
If it is that important to you, I think you might want to know for sure. I would ask the question very directly to your father and ask him if he is embarrassed or ashamed of you. This could help broach a number of issues that have not been dealt with in the past regarding you illness and how your family feels about it. Enhancing communication is usually a good thing.
In the meantime, take a good look around you in cyberspace. You will notice that you are not alone in your struggles. There are actually medical names and diagnoses for those things that you must deal with as health issues. They are real, and not at all uncommon.
We, the not at all uncommon, recognize you for who you are and the strengh you must certainly possess to have survived this long. That you did not graduate is a consequence of the severity of illnesses you suffer from. My IQ is pretty high. However, my mental illness prevented me from graduating college. Personally, I think that you are in good company.
:-)
- Scott
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