i have a lot of weight on my shoulders for a 12 year old my step dad just came back from Iraq now my real dad is going my real dad just got married and i have school and my teachers give out homeworkike they are the only ones giving it and i fell like i have to be strong for my mom and now my stepmom and it may not seem like alot but i just cant take it anymore. i have no ways of reliving stress can you guys help? and i am NOT seeing a consulor.
2007-11-27 13:16:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I'm gonna tell you what I have to keep telling my 10 yr old daughter. It is NOT your responsibility to take care of the adults in your life. It's your responsibility to do what's best for you. I can understand not wanting to talk to a counselor, but when I was 16 I lost a close friend to suicide and then another in a car accident and my parents forced me to see a counselor. (not a shrink, just a counselor) and it was the best thing that they could have done. I'm 32 and still go back to coping methods that she taught me 16 years ago. As far as what's going on in your life, holy crap! That's ALOT! Don't down play your life, or your emotions. If your dead set against a couselor then you have to find a trust worthy adult to talk to. Friends are good, but you need a sensible adult. Your mom? Your step mom? Who would know better what your going through then them? Maybe one of your moms friends? Someone who loves you. But you need to talk to someone.
2007-11-27 13:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by skrzych 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mena ur real dad is gong to Iraq? Just try and relax, thing will get better, and the homework you need ot get used to,,highschool and the 8th grade wil give allot more,,,but im not in high schook yet ive just heard it from teachers
2007-11-27 21:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe try talking with your school counselor, hon.
you don't have to be "strong" for your mom, stepmom or anyone else.. just be YOU.. and if you have feelings and thoughts and worries, well let them out and talk....cry if you want... it's OK.
we all NEED people to talk with and a way to express our feelings... it's OK to do so.
sending hugs....
2007-11-27 21:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read a book.. listen to music..or go the the beach
2007-11-27 21:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by blondie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋