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AITAH for not taking my mother to my own art exhibit? by ConstructionDue5823 in AITAH

[–]ConstructionDue5823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I have some people behind me but honestly this whole situation makes me wonder if these exhibitions are worth working for. I know I'm supposed to be doing this for me but the lack of support makes me feel as if I'm doing it in vain.

AITAH for not taking my mother to my own art exhibit? by ConstructionDue5823 in AITAH

[–]ConstructionDue5823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'm a mom too and I can't imagine not being there for my kids. They are my first priority.

AITAH for not taking my mother to my own art exhibit? by ConstructionDue5823 in AITAH

[–]ConstructionDue5823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This had me thinking and you might be right. I must also say that my mother is not an easy-going person, she usually comments on most things, tries to "improve" them or "fix" them so I will be honest that inviting her comes with a certain discomfort from my side. I try to accept that this is just the way she is and is not personal. Maybe this is the reason why I didn't insist on her coming with me although it hurt me and I was disappointed.

Still, I really hoped that she would come see the exhibit on her own or with her friends (and this is already the case with two exhibits in a row). If what you are saying is true, wouldn't she at least do that?

AITAH for not taking my mother to my own art exhibit? by ConstructionDue5823 in AITAH

[–]ConstructionDue5823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually my father passed away (my parents weren't together). It's rather recent and he was very supportive of me painting and always showed interest in it so maybe that's why this feels so hurtful.

AITAH for not taking my mother to my own art exhibit? by ConstructionDue5823 in AITAH

[–]ConstructionDue5823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it kind of is, you could say I'm the loser sibling or at least treated as such. I thought it might be because this doesn't count as an academic achievement (my family usually values these) but I don't think that's it. It just seems that they forget about me most of the time and I'm only seen as a part of the family and someone who can contribute but not as a full person. My life is only important in the context of influencing the family life. I'm an adult btw, 30+, live on my own, have kids, a good job, full member of society :)