If you’re feeling down, don’t be surprised if your family quotes are unsupportive. A recent study found that 62% of people with an unsupportive family say they feel isolated, and 50% say they have lower self-esteem.
Quotes from your loved ones can make things worse, as they often reinforce the negative messages you’ve been hearing all your life. So what can you do to break the cycle?
Here are some quotes from entertainers about the unsupportive family members they’ve known.
Unsupportive Family Quotes
“A big shout out to all the kids who grew up in an unsupportive family while they hear about another supportive family around them: You have a life worth living, you are strong and brave.”
“Being genetically related doesn’t make you family. Love, support, trust, sacrifice, honesty, protection, acceptance, security, compromise, gratitude, respect, and loyalty are what makes your family.”
“Shoutout to people who grew up with emotionally unsupportive parents and have to hear other people talk about how supportive their families are while you’re basically guiding yourself through life. You’re strong and brave.”
“Inter-caste love…boycotted by family…unsupportive friends…cathechist society…uncertain future…even when all circumstances were against them, they decided to stay together and support each other at their worst.”
“Fielding unsupportive family pressure and stick to your healthy guns!”
“Some of the most poisonous people come disguised as friends and family.”
“Rarely do members of the same family grow up under the same roof.”- Richard Bach
“Why do grandparents and grandchildren get along so well? They have the same enemy.”
“The one’s who say “you can’t” and “you won’t” are probably the ones scared that “you will”.”
“The secret of a happy home life is that members of the family learn to give and receive love.”
“You need to stop doing things for someone when you find out it’s expected rather than appreciated.”
“Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.”- Anthony Liccione
“Train yourself to be fueled by laughter and unsupportive people.”
“The most merciful thing that a family does to one of its infant members is to kill it. ”- Margaret Sanger
“Make sure everybody in your “boat” is rowing and not drilling holes when you’re not looking. Know your circle.”
“You can love them, forgive them, want good things for them…but still move on without them.” – Mandy Hale
“Sometimes you have to move on without certain people. If they’re meant to be in your life, they’ll catch up.” – Mandy Hale
“Family is supposed to be our safe haven. Very often, it’s the place where we find the deepest heartache.” – Iyanla Vanzant
“Family is supposed to be there for you no matter what comes your way. Shame on the ones who are not, that’s not family is all about.”
“Don’t worry about the family that ignores and acts like you don’t matter, love the ones who are always there for you no matter what.”
Conclusion
It is evident that having a supportive family is beneficial for one’s mental health. Unfortunately, not everyone is fortunate enough to have this type of support system. If you are one of the unlucky ones, don’t despair. There are plenty of resources available to you, such as therapy and self-help groups. Additionally, there are many online forums and support communities where you can find kindred spirits.
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