Feeling unsupported quotes

On feeling unsupported: When I was very small, I learned that my parents, despite their best efforts, would not be there for me in the ways that I needed them to be. I was a lonely, sensitive child and the world is not kind to sensitive children. My mother would tell me to, "stop crying," and "I don't understand why you're being like this." As I grew, I discovered that if I worked really, really hard and did well in school, I would get praise and attention. So I made it my life's mission…

This list of quotes about feeling defeated is full of relatable quotes, as well as some motivational quotes for overcoming defeat.