You’re so right!!! I totally get it.
I remember how excited I was to paint my bedroom bubble gum pink. I was in the 8th grade. I thought it was teen vogue worthy with my white sleigh bed and black boa curtains… ofc my mom was egging me on agreeing it could be in a magazine.
I’m an adult and miss the constant reassurance and the confidence boost my mom would give me. It’s a blessing to have that.