Feeling really sad
So recently I’ve been on Jellycat kick - I’ve bought 21 since July (although a large portion were gifts, or bought using gift money/ cards! So I’ve only paid for maybe 10?) anyway, today I saw Myrtle - who I’ve been wanting since I got roderick! I’ve got every jelly I’ve wanted (other than really big Bart I’ve asked for my birthday in July 2025) and I have enough cash I could splurge … so, I bought her. We were out at a shop with my parents and boyfriend. When I picked her up my mum made a snippy comment of “oh, really?” And I reminded her of how it’s my money, I don’t live at home, and I could be wasting my money on clothes, alcohol, etc. I’m 20, my partner is 21, and we’ve lived in our own place since we were 18 and started uni. She told me not to tell my dad because he’d “flip” out on me, told me she and my boyfriend were judging me, and that I was wasting my money. My dad only said “another cuddly toy?” But equally, he thinks I’m a “cute” person and liked my new Dexter so I’m not sure my dad really minds. My boyfriend reassured me that he doesn’t think I’m strange but I’m hurt. I feel so guilt. I really love jellycats and I’m going to stop buying in the new year, but I feel SO sad right now. Someone help me feel better???!