Before I delve into the question, I'm going to provide some background information -- I am a Sophomore in High School and I am currently living in a single mother household along with a twin brother and a younger brother.
I am in a rut. You see, I do not get along with my mother or brothers, and never have. The way our personalities clash has spiraled me deeper and deeper into depression since Middle School. I have observed that the overall living environment - through emotionally worsening my quality of life - has distracted me from fulfilling my academic potential. Ultimately, I am not happy at all living in this household.
Recent events have sparked the notion to act. I realized that living in an environment I am, and have been unhappy living in is preventable. Moreover, the only place I can possibly live is with my grandma. (I haven't seen my father in 8 years and he currently is a translator in Iraq...won't see him for a long time.) Keep in mind that I've always been very close to my grandmother. We get along magically, and I am my happiest when I'm around her. My grandma currently resides in an apartment about an hour away from my residence. I believe her apartment would provide me with a peaceful, homely environment to ultimately uplift my spirits and thus excel even more academically. She has expressed interest in taking me in, however the public school near her is notorious for a student body consisting of "non-academically inclined" teenagers, and the bad reputation has gradually turned my grandmother off from the idea. I have resarched the school and have unconvered a jumble of results and student/parent reviews. The teachers there are top-notch, it is just the student body that gives the school a bad reputation. I am biding by the quote, "School is what you make of it."
I have been trying to stick it out for the last 2 years, but I've realized recently as my depression got worse that I need to speak out and act. I do not want to be living an emotional wreck, and I'm going to try to dig myself out of this hole. Please share your views without being maliciously judgemental, so to say. I appreciate this so much.
2007-02-25 13:33:28 · 5 answers · asked by jbistek6 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If I were you Id go with grandma. She sounds like she knows how to relate to you and it sounds like you need that badly. You can work th school thing out. Have you considered home schooling at all or getting your GED? I only suggest those options if your new school turns out to be a real negative experience.
2007-02-25 13:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being with your grandmother sounds like the best alternative.
Maybe you could attend the school that you go to now,and commute to your grandmother's.
Or try the school where your grandmother lives.
The thing is,you are wise to get away from the destructive relationship with your mother. Your last 2 yrs in high school should be a joyous time for you without having to worry about conflicts with your mother.
Just don't try certain things with your grandmother that would make your relationship with her difficult.
2007-02-25 21:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by starrdevine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you already know what you want to do. Go to your grandmothers. Show her the research on the school that you have done. Maybe the relationship with your mother and brothers would improve with a little distance.
2007-02-25 21:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by eharrah1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go live with grandma. It doesn't have to be permanent. Try it for a few months and see what happens. I hope it works out for you. Be sure to help out your grandma with chores and other things.
2007-02-25 23:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by TPhi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-25 21:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by bronte d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋