Dear uni therapist,

When my parents were criticising me for the same crap for what feels like the 198363 time, all I wanted to do was talk to you. You say I need to recognise what role I play in the family script, but what good does that do if nobody else recognises theirs? It's like I am trying to explain things to people who aren't listening.

They're not like you. I know it's your job to listen to me, but I feel like you do more than that. You really hear me, as well. You make me feel like maybe I'm not just the "family twat", like maybe I don't have to be a failure.

My parents don't think I'm trying. You see that I am. Thank you.

Love,
BW