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Old Jul 19, 2013, 08:45 PM
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My parents are always fighting and it pisses me off.
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Old Jul 19, 2013, 09:07 PM
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It can be extremely difficult when the people around you are fighting! Do you have anywhere you can go to just escape sometimes and avoid it? I know from past expereince that sometimes it can help to just have a space where you don't have to worry about it all.

I would also suggest thinking about whether you are in a place where you can talk to them about how it is impacting on you. Often parents don't always realise the severe impact that their constant fighting can have on their kids as well.
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Old Jul 19, 2013, 09:09 PM
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I dunno if I could talk to them about it. They are great parents they're just both under alot of stress. I can run away to my room but isolating myself can make life difficult what with the voices and what not. (hard to explain)
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Old Jul 19, 2013, 11:50 PM
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I agree with mazing that it might help to talk things out with your parents. One way that may help your situation is to ask questions rather than make statements (other than direct statements of how you feel), those can be taken as accusatory and feel offensive. You may find more luck getting each parent aside one on one. Ask questions such as:
Ive noticed lately you have been fighting, what has happened??
Is there anything I can do to help?
Don’t be surprised if they don’t confide in you great detail about what is really going on. Parents sometimes try to shield their children from the real hurt that is associated with the fight. Also, they may keep fighting, but do it more out of ear shot from you once they see how you are being affected. You are a member of your family and your feelings matter. Just be careful how and when you confront them.
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Old Jul 20, 2013, 09:32 PM
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I agree with mazing that it might help to talk things out with your parents. One way that may help your situation is to ask questions rather than make statements (other than direct statements of how you feel), those can be taken as accusatory and feel offensive. You may find more luck getting each parent aside one on one. Ask questions such as:
Ive noticed lately you have been fighting, what has happened??
Is there anything I can do to help?
Don’t be surprised if they don’t confide in you great detail about what is really going on. Parents sometimes try to shield their children from the real hurt that is associated with the fight. Also, they may keep fighting, but do it more out of ear shot from you once they see how you are being affected. You are a member of your family and your feelings matter. Just be careful how and when you confront them.
That's good advice. I may try it.
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Old Jul 21, 2013, 01:04 AM
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I know how that feels. Parents don't know the damage they can cause to a child when they later look at the world and how they will deal with situations. I hope you can understand it is not your fault and hang in there.
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