Welcome to Psych Central (PC) Quietus. Sorry to hear you are having trouble talking with people and your parents. I think it is a universal thing that children want to hide their precious jewels of who they are from the probing eyes of parents. Maybe parents try to control and the only way to maintain an identity is to just not talk.

Some people at PC will find a therapist will help them sort out the roots of their life.
Many people find compassionate, caring people here at PC. Some people find the forums give them the compassion and empathy they seek. http://forums.psychcentral.com

There are articles that go into more detail about coping
Psych Central - Trusted mental health, depression, bipolar, ADHD & psychology information.

Please feel free to private message any of the Community Liaisons by left clicking on the name in blue to the left of their post) for questions or just to share.