Dear Clara1~
Some people are lucky enough to get on well with their parents, for each to understand the other, and neither come away from a conversation unhappy. If that does not happen it is easy to feel lost and all adrift, and quite alone. As a result I think you made a good move in coming here where you can see how others have coped.
I suspect you are rather a nice person, after all you said you were worried about your mum.
Relationships can be complicated and the brief message you have written does say your mum feels unappreciated and you feel as if you may have done something wrong.
I guess there are a couple of things you might like to try, and one is to see if you can have an open discussion with you mum, see what specific things she feels unappreciated about and at the same time you are wondering what you have done wrong.
Do you think this is practical?
Because it is complex and getting perspective can be difficult it may be helpful to talk to someone with experience, or someone who simply cares about you. Do you have anyone in your family or a friend, even a councilor if you are at school, TAFE or uni?
The other place you might try is hte Kids Help Line (1800 55 1800), They also have web-chat and are open 24/7 for anyone under 25.
I'd like it if you came back and talked some more
Croix
