(((FloatLikeAButterfly))),

I do not know how old you are and if you are in school. But if you are in school you should visit with your guidance councelor and explain what you have shared here. Your parents are in denial, they are self absorbed and are not seeing "your issues that need attention". So you have to learn to take it upon yourself to take the steps you need to get help and guidance, which you DO deserve on your own.

At this point, you do not have the ability to deal with this on your own, and you know that, so you have to find the right therapist that can help you learn to deal with YOUR feelings about YOUR PARENT'S DISFUNCTION that is revolving around your mother's mental illness.

It is not unusual for this kind of situation you are dealing with to occur where the parents do not see how the child is effected by what is going on. They often feel that children deal better than they actually can deal. And that brings on even more emotional stress. So you are right, you have the right to seek help. And it is good that you are reaching out, that is good self care. You have to keep pushing until you get YOUR needs met inspite of their poor responses.

Let us know how you make out. And ofcourse we are here to listen and help keep you motivated to take care of your mental health and well being.

(((Hugs)))
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