I don't feel that you should have to have all of this on your shoulders at 15, i just don't. Its one thing to babysit for an hour or so but you said your dad stays out all day sometimes. Your brother needs constant supervision it seems like and you should be able to do things that a teen does, like hang out with friends and be on the computer or whatever. You need time to study. How do you do that and watch your brother. Is it just you and your dad and your brother? I don't know why anyone would look at you funny for not being able to juggle so many things at once. If you werent taught to cook or do laundry then how would you know how to do it. Thats not your fault. You are doing plenty looking after your brother. You really need to talk to someone. Do you have any older relative you can talk to or a teacher. Of course you can vent here. I just am really sorry you are going through this. Please reach out to someone and let us know how you are doing.

Anjelmarie