Mom v.s. Grades? How can I win her okay for Cs? I don't even want to go to college.?

[Christie]

My mom and I have a complicated relationship but let me jus sum it up real quick: she wants me to be just like my brother (made it through highschool with a 5.0) he has been accepted to an amazing college and he is the ideal child. Then when it comes to me information doesn't stay with me so I do really bad on tests and quizzes. Then my mom gets frustrated and upset and yells till I start crying. I have actually self harmed and I think I have depression but my mom when she found out I was cutting she said "it's just because you heard bout it from a movie" this upsets me because she can't accept the fact there is something wrong with me. It's not like I'm stupid I just am not good at things I'm not interested in. Like math sciences or reading. I fit in with acting talking and social things. I have gotten Cs on my report card and my mom has taken away my phone, facebook, twitter, etc to motivate me. None of this has worked. I'm not sure how to tell her how I feel because we are not close at all and have a horrible relationship with each other. 

[Berenice]

 if there is a close family member talk to them or talk to your brother or to a grandparent anybody. or when you & your mother are arguing just let out how your feeling but don't let it get too far... talk to a teacher. school is good for you so don't give up either. keep your head up & show your mom that you're as good as your brother

[Mimi]

I think you should tell her how you feel, and what is really happening. It's true, she can't push you around just because of the things you aren't interested in, but she doesn't know that little tidbit yet. Maybe have some little facts to back yourself up. You can also tell her that, you and your brother may be related, but aren't the same person, therefore, not have the same memory-span or interests. Just don't yell at her. She might feel offended and punish you more if you do (hopefully that doesn't happen). Also, you can tell her that you're going trying the best you can, but just isn't interested. Point out the things you are good at, tell her how you try.

If you don't feel comfortable telling your mom directly, maybe you can tell someone else how you feel, like a friend, but more specifically, a family member, and even more specifically, a family member that is in the house. Tell you dad, grandparent, or your brother. You can tell them what's happening, and what your mom isn't understanding. If you can't, tell them to a friend. It's better to vent the feelings out then coop them all inside. You can also ask them for advice on how to deal with it, too.

It's tough, I know, I've been there, but I've always told my dad about my mom problems. He always goes to talk to my mom afterwards. I also talk about it to my friends. They also give me advice on how to deal with it.

Try your best, and keep your head high. Show her you are trying, and just winner in the process. Continue to do your school work though, it will help you later on in life. Now go and be a winner!

Hope this helped and hoping for the best!