Miss Stress Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 This is horrible. I wish I could slap both your parents right now. But I can't and your stuck for a couple of years. Trust me ... it will get better but I'm not going to ask you about your behavior or say positive things b/c it is what it is and your parents sound like pathetic excuses for human beings to me. There has GOT to be a way that you can volunteer this summer in a program that may help you get extra points in school and in an environment that your drunk mother will allow. Maybe try to get you Dad's approval and ask him to convince her to follow. Go to a counselor at school!!!!!!!!!! Tell them your situation. But don't be dramatic. Be calm and quiet and sincere. Often teenagers are accused by adults of lying when the truth is so difficult for us to accept. If you sincerely want help, ask for it in a sincere way. There has got to be a youth program, or a church program, or some sort of supervised summer program that you can participate in as a volunteer. Ask the counselor to call the director of that program to explain your situation. Even if you don't like religion it's better than being w/your Mom. Is there someone that she respects that goes to a church w/a summer youth program. HIT THAT PERSON UP!!!!! Have the counselor call them. It will carry more weight w/o saying anything directly bad about your parents. Then have that person call one of your parents and tell them that their church group really needs help this summer and can "adj29" help them. Stay strong. You will be a stronger person for the rest of your life for this. Trust me!! Once you leave home you won't wilt under pressure like alot of people. You will rise up and take charge of it b/c you had it rough and you can handle what the world will throw at you. Keep us posted on here!!!
GPFan Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 ... I am now having my summer taken away from me. My mom states that if I cannot get a job' date=' I will be taken into work everyday with her and sit in a room at her workplace. I really don't see where I can go from here. I am being restricted in all ways in my life. I cannot see friends, work, or be active. It seems my life has taken a turn for the worse and I do not know where to turn. What should I do ? I don't fell like the person I used to be...[/quote'] You need a plan. If you are unable to line up summer work, then have a plan in place. Take with you materials to begin a new hobby or, possibly, study materials to earn extra credit in school (earlier graduation?). An old adage applies here: When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade!
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