Does my life stink?

Question

I'm 13


I live in a duplex with my 17 yr old brother and parents

My brother is a snotnose and i have to share a room with him we are both guyz i think we need our own rooms


My house had one floor the other one was a duplex we have to go outside to get their though

I never had my own room when wemoved in 96 i was a baby in didnt have a say in the matter if i got my own room or not

i always get colds cause of my brother


does my life suck?

And i dont wanna here any of that you should be grateful stuff

I'm just asking a question i dont need to hear any of that crap

Answer 1

I would say no your life doesn't suck. A more truthful statement would be that sharing a room with your brother sucks. Don't hang out in your room much and only use it for sleeping so you don't have to spend so much time with your brother who will be moving out soon and then you will start to miss him and get bored all the time cause you won't have anyone to fight with.

Answer 2

I wouldn't exactly say your life sucks, if your only problem is having to share a room with your brother. However, I can definitely understand your need for privacy. If your living quarters are that small and crowded, maybe your parents would be willing to set up some space in your basement so you could have your own area for sleep and study. I take it there are only two bedrooms in your duplex, one for your parents and one for you and your brother. That's a situation that your folks probably can't change at this particular time, but if they would be able to create a space for you, even in your living room, such as a hide-a-bed and maybe a small desk for you to do your homework, that could be a temporary solution until they move to a bigger house, or until you're old enough to be on your own, whichever comes first. But in the meantime, try to make the best of what you consider to be an unhappy situation, and don't let it influence your entire life. You have your whole future ahead of you, and there are many changes in life. Someday you will look back on this problem, and it will seem minor in comparison with the responsibilities you'll face as an adult. We've all been through situations such as this, and we've managed to survive. You will too. Good luck hon!

Answer 3

Well, it certainly isn't ideal, but why ask a question like that if you're only looking for one answer? Yes. It's not a great life. You're not being showered with roses and eating from a silver spoon, but you know what? You have a roof over your head. Not only that - you're healthy and can walk. I know I sound preachy, but once I was feeling sorry for myself and someone told me the old saying, "once I cried because I had no shoes, until I met someone who had no feet." It works. It helps you appreciate what you do have instead of focusing on what you don't.

Use your tough times as a way to better yourself in the future. Get really good grades in school so that you can move out of your house when you graduate. Then you can go to college, get a great career and promise yourself that you'll never live in the conditions again. Whatever hasn't killed you will make you stronger, and will make you a better person.

Answer 4

When you are 13, a lot just feels wrong. Some of it is your age, and it's going to be that way for a few years. Sorry. The teenage years can be TOUGH! But it is a part of growing up.

One thing to think about, however, is that if he is already 17, he will probably be out soon. You can help him plan his escape! :)

On the other hand, if you are being beaten, go to the police.

If one of those colds turns into pneumonia, go to the hospital.

I know I sound unsympathetic, but actually I'm not. It's just that we all have to go through it. Someday you will look back on it and laugh. If you keep a journal now, it will be all the funnier then, I promise. I really suffered from 12-16, but then it got a lot better, and it will for you, too.

Good luck to you.

Answer 5

no it doesnt
there are kids and familys all living in one room of a house that the rent out because they dont have enough money for food nevermind a computer that you obviously have ure 13 hes 17 it sux more for ure brother hes not gonna wanna bring his new girlfriend into his room where ure like playing video games or doing wierd 13 year old boy things u should really reavaluate your life and realize its pretty great

Answer 6

There were five of us and we all had to share rooms until we were in our late teens. That's life. You two are also teenage boys and are going through puberty so there's bound to be some conflict. You'll just have to tough it out. But if your brother is 17, then he will be out of the house soon enough.

Answer 7

Trust me, there are MANY people would give an arm or a leg to trade places with you; you'd be amazed how good you have it compared to others.

It may seem overwhelming, but it can always be worse. From what I can tell, your parents are still together, and you have a roof over your head. Try not to take the simple things for granted.

Answer 8

Let's see.

In out of the elements, alive so apparently there's food, money for internet access, have both parents - I'm going to with answer B - no, your life does not suck.

You however, may have a teeny little bit of an outlook problem.

Answer 9

i won't say you should be grateful because you said i shouldn't, but i will try to say what i am thinking in a different way. PEOPLE IN AFRICA ARE POOR, DYING OF STARVATION, DYING OF THIRST, DYING OF H.I.V., DYING OF A.D.D.S. Are you getting the picture, if not, lets try again. Many children in Africa kill themselves because all of their family is dead, they feel miserable, and they have nothing to live for. Also, children as young as 2 weeds die of starvation, 2 FREAKING WEEKS, CAN YOU EVEN IMAGINE THAT?

So does your life suck, no. next time you think that, put yourself in another persons' shew.
Have a great day.

Answer 10

Why? Because you have to share a room with your brother? What about the kids who are homeless and have no room whatsoever? Their life sucks, not yours.

Grow up.