I Feel So Excluded It Hurts
From a 14 year old girl in the U.S.: I cry myself to sleep some nights wondering where I went wrong. Where life went wrong and this seems to be one of those nights. I have this constant feeling of
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How Can I Support My Mom in Making a Change?
From a young woman in Latvia: I should start by saying that I have never posted a question online before. I’m usually pretty logical and level headed and can resolve issues on my own. But this one has been tormenting
How Can My Sibling and I Get Past Our Awful Childhood?
From a teen in the U.S.: Hello, I’m a 16 year old girl who has had these creepy day dreams and it keeps getting worse. It occurred when my older sister began living with us (stepmom and dad). We never
My Friend Is Being Abused By Her Stepdad
Around two years ago I found out that one of my closest friends was being abused by her stepdad. I know he would physically abuse her, and I’m pretty sure he mentally abused her too. She always dismissed it saying
How Do I Improve My Relationship with My Mother?
From a teen in Canada: The relationship with my mom has worsened due to a lie I told back in February, which I took full responsibility for and I am aware that hiding my depression from her and the fact
My Mother Controls My Life
From a young man int he U.S.: I’m 26 years old disabled and my mother controls everything and lies about everything. I need help. My disabilities are depression, anxiety, PTSD. She won’t let me go anywhere without her, she won’t
Why Is My Mom Acting Like a Kid?
From a teen in the U.S.: My mom has no easy childhood by no means but for some reason she’s been acting strange lately. It’s almost as if she’s trying to be a kid again as weird as that sounds.
Why Can’t My Husband Be on My Side?
From a woman in the U.S.: My mother-in-law banned me from her home and life after I wrote a semi-anonymous post on blog on how to deal with toxic people, mentioning her as being one. My husband has vocalized time
How Do I Win Over Boyfriend’s Mom?
From a teen in Canada: me and my boyfriend have been dating for 1.7 years both 18 years old so our relationship is very good dispute the arguments and a 4 month break from each other to sort out our
How Do I Deal with My Brother’s Anger?
From a young woman in the U.S.: My 14 year old brother is the issue. We as family understand that teens often go through this phase where they will get mad and not want to be with the family. Our
Do I Actually Have PTSD?
I Was Diagnosed With PTSD By My Therapist When I Was 14. I was born with a major disfiguring birth defect, have had around 20 operations. My parents adopted two newborn twins and they were my little brothers until they
Why Does My Mother Continue to Deny my Childhood Abuse?
From a young woman in Bangladesh: My mother was never really happy with my father tho he is a real gentleman and treats her fairy well. He is always beside her when she’s ill and tries his best to support