with those crazy schedules, who's home schooling you? is there any way they'd let you go to a regular school? just curious what the story is there.

I understand you about the goth thing. I went through a hippie phase, an industrial phase (with a semi-goth boyfriend) and ended up (still am) mod. funny thing is what you are saying about your mom criticizing your look/music...it totally brought me back to my struggles with my mom. I know how you feel, you just want to express yourself, and it's not how your parents picture you. don't worry, they will learn to deal with it, or maybe you will grow out of it. who knows.

have you been diagnosed/treated for the issues you listed? do you have a therapist? would your parents be open to you seeing one? I was thinking that would at least get you out of the house...

I'm glad you're here and expressing your opinion!