you could try and simplify things.. for yourself first.
KISS =keep it simple stupid. this is a phrase, and not about you being stupid, but a simple mantra for oneself, sort of, to remind us that we can choose to fix things in their time, and not take on more than we can handle basically.
if we prevent ourselves from becoming over-whelmed with our fixating on all of our problems at once, we do start cutting ourselves some slack and gain a much better perspective on our life.
i've learned once you start on one thing, the other areas start to line up or fall into place, eventually, as if our efforts are rewarded through our intention.
as far as a family that is resistant to change, i might not put alot of energy into what they may or may not think (or how they might react) about issues I am experiencing, and maybe, instead of lying to them, you could begin to see your deep seated personal life as worthy of boundaries - boundaries which you can enforce when others attempt to push their "stuff" on you, whether religious, philosophical, opinionated, or advice, like mine for example - lol.
if you do not want to share everything, you don't have to lie.
part of being a responsible adult is being forthright, but that does not mean explaining all things to all people.
like, one could they, 'I don't want to go into that right now', or, 'i find things more distressing to discuss right now' ... whichever is the truth, you find a way to say very nicely, NO, you may NOT go there with me.
now, if you feel, you have to discuss everything with your religious family, knowing ahead of time how they feel about anyone having issues must rely on god to heal them, or whatever it is they believe, you will not change this for them.
you might focus on school, find things you have to be grateful for and try to remain calm and get peaceful, seek therapy for free, afterall, in Germany, it is I think, and find support where you are - instead of miles away where their type of support is not working for you right now.
that's what i think i could handle. but that is me. speaking for myself.
hope i haven't offended you... just words, thoughts, whatever.
nightbird
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I did not know I held so much goodness.
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