Thank you mindtwister and Nathalie. I know logically what you are saying is true and makes sense but my emotions feel the opposite: I cannot wait, you are nothing now, etc. I know logically things take time but its hard when things around are going fast and great for everyone else but for me it stays the same.

Deanna, I’m in my late 20s and I still feel awkward, weird, insecure and have a hard time making friends =/
I am sorry that your family is treating you that way. Maybe you can tell them to back off?