Not everyone in this life will be rooting for you, some are mean, some are nice, some are just plain not on your side doesn't matter who you are. And some on them will be your piece to the puzzle to  get things moving but your experience with them is not positive. I would suggest to get things moving we need to swallow or pride to be able to get that piece of the puzzle, this doesn't mean we suck up or humiliate ourselves but respectfully reach out to try to get your goals moving.