19-year-old's entitled mom skips her daughter's graduation and goes to the salon instead, daughter finds out via social media: 'I'm done!'

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    "I found out my mom wasn’t at my graduation because she was getting her lashes done"

    I (19F) just graduated last week. It was a big deal for me. I worked through high school, helped raise my younger siblings, and still managed to get into a decent
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    university. I wasn't expecting a huge celebration, but I was really hoping my mom would be there. She promised she would be. She didn't show.
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    At first I assumed maybe she was stuck in traffic or something went wrong at home. I texted her. No response. She didn't come at all.
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    That night, she posted on her Instagram story, a boomerang at a lash salon. The caption said, "Self-care before the weekend
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    It was posted during my graduation ceremony. I didn't say anything to her. I just stared at it and felt... numb. She texted me the next morning, "Sorry I missed it, babe. We'll do dinner this weekend."
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    I smiled and said "It's okay," because that's what I always do. But no, it's not okay. I'm done pretending it doesn't hurt to never be a priority.
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    . lychigo 46m ago Congratulations on your graduation! Unfortunately, you realize as you get older that parents can often be pretty damaged individuals.
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    I'm sorry your mom wasn't there for you and was just thinking about herself...for...instagram. Take her advice, and do what you need to do to not keep getting hurt by her.
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    KatarinaRen • 45m ago Why say it's okay when it isn't? Don't do this to yourself. It will become a pattern with everyone else entering your life and you'll always light yourself on fire to keep the others warm...
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    bramblefish 34m ago Congrats and good luck. Me, I would tell your mom you can't do dinner because you have lash appointment.
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    . ghoulina0 45m ago Sounds like you had it tough growing up with a mum who thinks things like that are a priority.
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    Congratulations on a lifetime of achievement, of pulling. through, of showing up, of being disciplined, of your hard work, of trusting and believing in yourself.
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    Please find a way to celebrate either by yourself or with other loved ones <3 Don't feel ashamed of asking. You deserve it. I hope you find a way :)
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    Odd_Welcome79... . 37m ago You are an adult now. Stable adults don't keep relationships with people who don't care about them. Time to yeet your whole mom. Bye mom.
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    First-Bridge7278 44m ago Don't say it's okay. Maybe sit down and have an honest talk about her behavior and how it's affecting you and the consequences it'll have going forward. If you can't do that, sometimes an email
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    or a letter is a lot better if you're struggling to voice your words or afraid of her reaction to guilt trip you.
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    Regardless, i believe going low contact with your mother would help you a lot so you wouldn't feel the disappointment of her not showing up.
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    Hella_Flush_• 44m ago You should prioritize yourself your feelings are valid. Sad as a parent I can't imagine missing such a milestone for my daughter at all. I'm sorry that happened to you wish you the best OP.
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    I do recommend trying therapy just because talking to a stranger and getting to express yourself may be helpful.
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