How do you deal with people trying to discourage you?

[lady1]

That sounds terrible. Drop them like it's hot if they are toxic. Your brother's wife sounds like an insecure b****!
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I guess she's indeed insecure..
I mean there are a lot of people pre-med, not only me..bit odd.

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[infectiousdisease101]

Don't worry, I'm in it for the right reasons 🙂
Plus I'm already 26 years old.
Of course I'd like to meet someone eventually, but to be frank I don't dream about having childrn.
Maby I've just seen how unloving (my own/ other peoples) family can be and the idea doesn't appeal to me.

I am on the fence as well for the same reason. But you should know a lot of times, kids aren't planned. They just happen. But you can see parenthood as a way to raise your children the right way you weren't raised.

 

[donutzebra]

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[lady1]

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[onyxbell]

I visited my parents today.
My brother was there, telling me that her wife had every right to do what she did. (see my last comment)
Even my father said that I should just get on with my life and don't chase dreams that can't be fulfilled.

I packed my bags, told them that I'm not coming around anymore.
Arrived at my own apartment, crying.

I am really sorry you have to deal with this. If you wish, try this weird trick I use in dire times. For each doubt/scorn that triggers strong reaction, view it as a testament for yourself about just how valuable you view your opportunity to be. You are upset and you are disappointed. This just proves how much you believe in yourself, how different you perceive your own strength, and how courageous you have been in this uphill battle.

 

[lady1]

I am really sorry you have to deal with this. If you wish, try this weird trick I use in dire times. For each doubt/scorn that triggers strong reaction, view it as a testament for yourself about just how valuable you view your opportunity to be. You are upset and you are disappointed. This just proves how much you believe in yourself, how different you perceive your own strength, and how courageous you have been in this uphill battle.

Thanks for the kind words 🙂
I used to conform my ideas and dreams to what my (extended) family wanted (me to be like).
Now that I'm speaking up, I see what they really think.
It makes me sick, if I look at how much influence I let them have on my life and self confidence.

There will always be smarter people, I'm not special, but I know I can do this..

 

[lady1]

Hi people.. Thank you all for giving me hope in a time when I needed it the most.
I am happy to tell you guys... I GOT IN!! I still cannot believe it, crying one time and in shock another time.
Thanks all

 

[lady1]

Finally at 27, after a masters degree, an illness and other things, my dream is becoming reality.. But Im still so humbled really, can't believe it. I was already preparing myself mentally for a let down. 🙂

 

[lady1]

Wishing you all the best and I hope you guys are as happy as I am. Bye

 

[TypeADissection]

To the OP: Stop giving a **** what other people think. You do you baby. Cheers.

 

[The Knife & Gun Club]

Hi people.. Thank you all for giving me hope in a time when I needed it the most.
I am happy to tell you guys... I GOT IN!! I still cannot believe it, crying one time and in shock another time.
Thanks all

Awesome news. The best part of med schools is the period between getting in and starting. Enjoy it