I don't really have quotes, per se, but...I would have wanted a lot more validation, and direction on how to navigate the social world, especially hurtful people. A lot of times my mother didn't seem to believe me when I would go to her with certain things. She'd flippantly say "well thats just how they are. Your social anxiety is making it seem worse than it really is." As if she was in some sort of cool club that "understands mean people are not actually mean." (false. mean people do a lot of harm and damage. I needed to learn how to stick up for myself, assertiveness, and cultivate self esteem )

Arbie, I really liked your quotes in your OP. #1 and #3 resonated w/ me a lot.