Is it normal that my mom won't read or comment about my writing?

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Why can't my Mom support my writing?

Every time I show her something, she can't comment on it. Good or bad. Recently I emailed her a poem and she commented on the content, her feelings about what I wrote,o because it was about my son, but she cannot and has never been able to say one good thing or bad thing about my writing.

I had a blog going for quite a while. She would never read any of it. Even when I pleaded. Even when I told her how much it hurt. She just kept saying she didn't have time. Yet she has time to read books. Time to redecorate her house. Well you get the idea, I'm sure.

This really bothers me. It's the one thing I've always loved to do and she knows it. A lot of times I will end up being really hurt by her lack of interest and support and then I STOP writing for days. I feel as if she is sending a strong message: that she does not want me to write. But why?

Just to add: I am not trying to brag or over-inflate myself - but according to English professors, published authors I know, and even a retired editor, I do have the skill/talent to make a living at it. My only point being that for a long time I just wondered if I was a horrible writer and that's why she didn't make comments/give feedback. But obviously I am not a bad writer if people in the business compliment it.

So what is her deal?

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  • blondesquirrel
    12 years ago

    She seems to be very insensitive towards you if the thing you care most about is something she wont even fake an interest in. I'm sorry your own mother feels this way. I can assure you that if you love writing you should continue no matter what your mother says.

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  • DiamondGirl
    10 years ago

    Is she a mute! or is she just a polack!

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  • Verstehen
    12 years ago

    Maybe your mother isn't as literate as you are. Maybe your writing is at a level she can't fully relate to, or maybe she's just not a really deep thinker. My mom never reads any of my pieces, either. She refuses to do it, and she knows I value her opinion. I think she's afraid she won't understand it fully or be able to comment articulately. It's also possible that your mother is jealous of your talent and she avoids reading your work because she doesn't want that jealousy to come out and rear its ugly head (which may be for the best.) It's not normal, but I wouldn't get so worked up about it. There is a whole world full of educated people who can read and critique your pieces for you.

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    • asasasa
      10 years ago

      I agree. She maybe doing that because she is afraid she'll hurt your feelings for not knowing the best way to comment on your writings.

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  • MaestroJohan
    12 years ago

    I would rather have indifference the faked interest.

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  • randomjelly
    12 years ago

    Some people like Stephen King...others prefer Shakespeare. Tastes are diverse. She may not enjoy your style of writing and is trying to spare your feelings. It's ok if she's not into it. You just have to realize that not everyone is a fan.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    she might not have appreciation for poetry and such. leave her be about your writing ask others if you need feedback

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    • [Old Memory]
      12 years ago

      btw you could post your poem here and we can give our opinions, good idea

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  • eroslives
    12 years ago

    Well if this a a guy who is posting I know y she doesn't comment... Cuz u sound like u are really sensitive and bitchy. Guess that's prolly y if ur a girl too, but it a lot more annoying when it a guy like that

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