The wind out of my sails.

I'm completely taken aback by what he said to me. I want to scream at the top of my lungs, "How dare you question my passion." I may not be as aggressive in my approach but I don't see how that implies that I don't have passion. It'd be nice to have someone pat me on the back every now and then. I don't need to be lied to, but a little superficial encouragement never really hurt anyone.
I've done my research. I've taken classes and pursued a job in this field to make sure I know what I want. I'm not throwing three years down the drain blindly. I just wish he could see that and instead of challenging me that he would encourage me. He claims to know me so he as he says he isn't afraid to be hard on me. However, if he really knew me he would be more encouraging.

Things seem to always be like this for me. I'm the supporter, the one who will be there to tell you that you can do it. I never want to steal any ones hopes from them, but it seems as if people always want to steal my hopes and dreams and turn them into self doubt and self-consciousness.