I need someone to understand me..

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Lets get right to it. My parents are fighting, they're about to get a divorce. My mother is on her smoking habits and I was so mad I hid them and she threatened to kill me for them. My parents are both overweight. I just dont know what to do. Im depressed, sitting in my bed crying my eyes out. Im too afraid to speak up. I almost committed suicide. Thankfully, part of my sanity was still with me. I keep encouraging my mom to stop smoking, but she doesnt care what the unfortunate effects are. I know its an addiction, but it breaks my heart to see her life wilt away. And I encourage my dad to exercise, but he just never gets around to it. I just wish I could turn my whole life around. So what Im asking is.. is it normal that I feel this way?

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Based on 40 votes (33 yes)
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  • РодинаРоссии
    11 years ago

    My moms fat, drinks a lot and smokes. But Ill tell you a secret...I dont care. Its what she wants to do and telling her anything wont change a thing. So I just leave her to do her own thing. I hate my family and am going to move out and overseas as soon as Im finished with Uni. Thank G*d for travel.

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  • birdmany
    11 years ago

    Oh yes it's normal that you try to find a safer place to live. Being in that mess is damaging you to the point where you'll be dealing with it long after they are out of the picture.

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  • slumvillager
    11 years ago

    It isn't your fault, so don't let their idiocy and failure to communicate affect your life. It's a open world out there... Make it yours and don't let this ruin the rest of your life. Emotional baggage can be heavy and hard to get rid of.

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  • kelili
    11 years ago

    I understand your feelings but they'll get a divorce right? It means that soon there'll be no more fighting. And Cigarette smoking is bad indeed but don't forget that she is the Mother and you're the child. The same with your father. You can advise them (and I'm sure they are glad that you care for them) but if they don't want to do ti it's their right. Relax girl, don't carry the world upon your shoulder.

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  • aight
    11 years ago

    Find something u love to do, like I do basketball and I LOVE it. Just go down to a court and throw the ball around and Ull get your mind off of it and improve your game! It works trust me

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  • arshkia
    11 years ago

    i feel that u need to go on with ur own life,
    u hv to give mre priority to ur life than solving ur folks problem....their life is over n u hv to continue ur life so that in future u can help others who r in same situation as ur parents

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  • Gravy
    11 years ago

    I agree with boldthumb, pack your bags and catch the first train out of there. Let them self destruct.

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  • ygrowup
    11 years ago

    Normal to feel this way, but it can get better for you if you chat with others about what you are going threw! Seek someone out quickly

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