Hi LLG,

I know about this stuff, and my bet is that they are frightened of the illness, probably more frightened than you are. Maybe there's a history in the family that they are covering up.

I agree with other posters here that you need someone outside your family to give support and validation for the courageous and hard life that you are living at the moment. It's not easy being a teenager anyway without this as well!

If it's any comfort I went through something like this when I was around your age and I got through it. These days there is more support for us and much more understanding.

Please keep posting and let us know when you find a good counsellor or therapist. Maybe I would start by telling my regular doctor what's going on and ask for some help.

Good thoughts to you, Myzen