Hi connect.the.stars I was thinking about your parents and how strong they are.
I'm not saying it's easy to disagree with them, But they are ignorant of some things.
Depression is a B_ _ _h!
When we are children we have to take what we get.
Now we get to think for ourselves.
I understand about "ignorant parents."
Please get what you need. Do they have to know?
If they find out I'd just repeat the same line "I have to do this for myself. "You don't know how I feel."
Waiting for them to get it is too long.
You are not disobeying them you have to advocate for yourself in this instance.
All the best to you......you are a good person.