what should i do about my family?

Question

Im 17. My parents, especially my dad, are always antagonizing me for no reason, just because they know it upsets me. My dad always finds a way for me to feel like absolutely nothing. We were watching a movie, and there was a BEAUTIFUL skinny girl, and my dad looks at me and says "you'll never be like that". just like that. blunt and rude.

he makes me feel like theres nothing i can do to make him happy or even proud. and my mom, she lets him do this to me, and she even joins in.

there have been times when i was younger when i would try to find ways to kill myself. i've grew out of that and realized theres more to live for, and my parents wouldn't get the best of me.

i dont know what to do. i am afraid to tell someone that would be able to do something. like the cops? i dont know.

it stresses me out so badly. i had to go to the dr because all i want to do is sleep to avoid my parents. and my parents think im sick.

i dont know what to do. someone help?

Answer 1

you have to become a little harder skinned around them. you are allowing them to press your buttons. by picking on you, they hide their own insecurities. it easier to make fun of someone else than to have someone make fun of them. it gives them power. don't let them have this power. if you really want to make them feel aggravated, you should just laugh like it's a joke and agree with them...saying something like you know you're right, but what would i expect you made me and that's what you get - so when you make fun of me, you are really making fun of yourself. i bet it won't make them feel too good about themselves. but don't take them seriously when they say things, have good feelings about yourself and just continue to laugh at them when they say hurtful things. right now you are allowing them to hurt you, but you can stop your own hurt, by not letting their words affect you - think more highly of yourself. you have to respect yourself even though you don't feel their respect for you. you be the stronger one.

Answer 2

well you really need to sit your parents down and let them know how you feel, dont be afraid to tell them and let them know what bothers you when they do it dont take the abuse besides you are old enough to stand up for yourself so you really need to put your foot down!!!