uh... about your family...

you don't really talk to them about what is going on for you - do you?

about how upset you feel sometimes.

about how you want a hug sometimes.

stuff like that. about how hard school can be at times. stuff like that.

how come?

maybe because... they aren't very validating?

maybe... it has always been like that.

from what i do know... it sounds like you supress your emotions around them. your mother especially. you are expected to be fairly cool and calm or something... and so... you don't really express yourself around them. or maybe... it isn't so well received. or something like that?

i don't know...