My mom believes vampires are real. Really, truly, physically real. Not in an Edward Cullen way, in a “if we don’t make sure Uncle Johnny is cremated, he might come back” way. This has stuck with me, because honestly mom wtf?
Also she told me I had “nothing to offer” a partner because I don’t have a good career. That has unfortunately penetrated deeply into my mind and I live terror my husband will leave me for a woman who makes more money despite his continual reassure that he doesn’t even care whether or not I work