Well i try to be myself but my family make it almost impossible to be myself around them. I have completely different interests then the rest of my family, i mean everyone is different. But my brothers, sisters and my parents are always bullying and laughing at me for what im interested in. For example i like the show Futurama but since no one else in my house does they all poke fun saying how can you like that show, its like this with everything. They poke fun at what i wear, what i watch on tv, what things im interested in. I just cant be myself.
I have tried talking to them and saying it hurts me when they are always putting me down but they just say they are being truthful and keep doing it. I now confine myself to my room all the time and i dont talk to anyone much about anything becuase im afraid they will be nasty to me. How can i be myself without being picked on all the time??
2007-09-29 16:30:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I feel bad for you. They are dumb and dont realize once you turn 18 and leave you wont ever wanna go back to see them. They are abusing you.
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2007-09-29 16:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it was kind of like that in my family, too. I'm really sorry. It can be very sad and isolating.
Realize that they likely don't mean to hurt you, and they don't understand how what they say is isolating. If there's any way you can cultivate a strong support system outside of your family--say through school, a club, friends--then that's the way to go. Find people who appreciate you, and spend your time with them. Soak up all the good vibes from outside the family. Perhaps, in time, their comments won't sting so much and you'll just be like "yeah, that's my family... gotta love 'em!" And it'll be okay, because you'll be wise.
It's a tough way to gain wisdom, but I think it does work, if you can find others to love and support you. Good luck!
2007-09-29 23:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by Singinganddancing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignorance is the key. if you keep on ignoring what they say to you or even better, agreed. i know it`s sound funny that i say agreed but it does work. i went through abuse in my life and this is what i did. do they always say the same old thing? if so, it`s a pattern and they will repeat over and over the same thing because they know that it hurts you. so when they do, just look at them and say; ya it`s true, i`m this and that, you will shut them up right there cause they see it doesn`t seems to hurt you, be courageous and strong and show no fear. you`ll see. do not let them abuse you.
2007-09-30 06:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parents think they know who u are, they don't. they think we should be perfect. I can't even hide in my room! Be yourself don't give a crap what they say! Don't sink to their level be supportive, we live for us not our fam! We control our lives not them. Don't hide be the girl you are inside and let them get to love her.. You are probably a teen, we are so weird to them now! We change so much over night they don't know what to do! As for sibs they are lame any way why should you care, they'd be mean any way.
Be kind
Be Awesome
You are special
Shine
smile
laugh
BE WHO YOU ARE, THEY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING!
2007-09-29 23:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by Someday 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Toatally the same here! I'm into the emo/punk style and my parents hate it. Just listen to your Mom respect her and she'll let you do more things... trust me.
2007-09-30 00:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriously, just ignore them and be you and remember that once you're 18 you can get away, and until then just do the best you can to make it the best....
2007-09-29 23:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by amyhwoods 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ignore your family when they say stuff like that, they'll stop. Trust me
2007-09-29 23:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
look im bi and my family knows
just be ur self and dont let them
change u its ur life not theirs live
love be urself around them soon
they well love it
2007-09-29 23:34:53 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they r jerks, don't worry though u can leave when u are 18. oh and please don't run away, u will starve to death and die or be pimped out lol
2007-09-29 23:34:19 · answer #9 · answered by Abba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore them, and if they continue, scream . its effective.
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