My mom’s birthday is in a few weeks and I already had plans since yesterday to make a nice and cute animation for her.
The problem: my mom is notorious in the household for her unique personality where she can be rude, has mood swings, and can get angry or irritated by pointless reasons. It’s generally hard to describe her behavior but let’s just summarise that she gets very toxic sometimes. One of the few good things is she lets me follow what I want to do, which means she doesn’t mind me drawing.
the animation I have in plan is considered simple for me (though it could be difficult for first-timers, considering I only have about 2 years of animating as a hobby and half a decade of drawing) I just want to know if it’s still worth it because it can happen where during the period I work on this my mom will just insult me for pointless reasons and I fear that could demotivate me and eventually stop working on it
I could just opt to something simple like an easy sketch or just buy something but idk.. I just want to make something unique for once, if only it feels worth it
Hey there, I think that’s a really thoughtful idea, and it says a lot about you that you still want to create something meaningful for her despite how difficult things can feel at home.
I think the question isn’t just “is it worth it?” but who you’re doing it for. If making the animation feels special to you (like something you’d be proud of, something that expresses your care) then it can still be worth it, regardless of how she reacts. But if you feel like her possible reactions might take away your motivation or hurt you deeply, it’s also completely okay to choose something smaller and protect your energy.
You don’t have to prove your love through something big. Even a simple sketch made with intention can be just as meaningful, especially if it allows you to enjoy the process without stress or fear.
Maybe there’s a middle ground. You could start the animation, but keep your expectations gentle. Treat it as something you’re creating because you want to, not because you need a certain response from her. That way, her mood or reactions don’t get to decide whether it was “worth it.”
At the end of the day, your effort already matters. Just make sure you’re taking care of yourself in the process too:)
