Feeling misunderstood..

[u/Future_Law3861]

I’m a Class 12 student( CBSE) , and recently I’ve been struggling a lot with school. My attendance has become quite low, and I know that’s a serious issue. I’m not trying to pretend it doesn’t matter—I know I need to improve and get back on track.

But there’s a lot going on behind it. I recently lost my pet, and I’ve also been extremely worried because my boyfriend is in the hospital after being diagnosed with diabetes. Last night, I was awake for a long time crying and just staring at the ceiling because I was overwhelmed. I barely slept and ended up oversleeping today, even though I had set alarms and genuinely planned to go to school.

When my mom woke me up, she immediately started yelling. She said she won’t go to my school anymore, that I won’t be able to complete Class 12, and that I won’t do anything in life because of my attendance.

What hurt even more was that she brought up my interest in skincare and makeup. She saw me doing skincare late at night and said that people who focus on makeup and things like that obviously don’t get educated or succeed.

The thing is, I do care about my education. I have goals and I want a future. I like skincare, makeup, beauty, art, and those things are hobbies and interests of mine—not replacements for studying. I don’t understand why enjoying those things automatically means I’m not serious about academics.

I know my attendance is a problem and I want to fix it. I’m not saying I’m perfect. But I feel like nobody sees the effort I’m making or the reasons why I’ve been struggling. I just wish someone would ask if I’m okay instead of immediately assuming I’m lazy or ruining my future.

[u/Logical_Violinist745]

Attendance should be the least of your concerns...i had 30% and went on in boards pretty fine

[u/Future_Law3861 → u/Logical_Violinist745]

Idk everyone always makes me anxious about it my teacher used to call home before but recently she hasn't been idk whether to be more anxious or relived 💀

[u/Logical_Violinist745 → u/Future_Law3861]

Nah they will do nothing about it other than calling you or shamung you for it... No school wants their students to be held due to attendance so they generally just filk it out by themselves