when we're an adult, we get to assert ourselves a bit more than teens are allowed it seems.. just to be able to say, hey, what's all this?

not that ive always been that way.. 44 and still learning

but once i did it and actually started receiving the considerate response i needed, i began to practice more and more defining what i would accept and what i wouldnt..

but as a teen, sometimes its different... adults are quick and easy to assign projects in the name of learning but few ever committee to understand that about 10 other adults are acting likewise at the same time, and what does all this create for the teen? more pressure and little right to object..

perhaps your situation is different though... your mom helping with the depression therapy is great.. many parents deny depression is real still... even they themselves are probably ready to breakdown..

are you seeing a therapist?