[TheBoredOne]

I'm a teen and can't afford to see a therapist. They want $90-$120 an hour, I've tried talking to my parents about letting me see one, but they always say no. I feel like I have no one to talk to. I have tried talking to my parents before, only to have my dad start mocking how I feel. I tend to bottle everything up, because I feel like it is not important anymore. What I'm going through shouldn't matter. They hardly ever show me any compassion, my mom is always putting me down 24/7 telling me everything is my fault and that I should be "ashamed" I have been hearing this(no lie) almost everyday since I was in the 4th grade. I also get told I'm messed up because I identify with stuff in the LGBTQA. They never stop. What would you do? Any advice?

[lostinsidemyself]

Im 34 and still feel VERY unimportant and unlovable.

Im sorry you have to go through all that, especially the "messed up" part cuz you questioning your sexuality or even confused about it isnt "messed up" in the least!

Not sure if emotional abuse can be reported but therapy wise, why not the school counselor? When i was in high school (our school cop, counselor, & principle knew stuff was happening to me, i just refused to admit it) but they pulled me out of class to talk to some lady. Apparently they were a set of LMHCs (licenced mental health counselor...and whom my therapist today is) that volunteered to helped some of the kids. Maybe something like that would be at school.

Either way, id def talk to the school counselor, and if you are like me...find a youth center to seek refuage in to be away from home more.

Also keep the sexuality curiousity to yourself, not that its wrong but they apparently arent open to it. Why leave yourself open to more emotional abuse?

[JustJenny]

I agree with lostinsidemyself.

When I was living with my mother she reacted to any sex-related questions with disgust. I never shared anything like that with her. There was something off between us, my life started when I moved out.

If you feel unimportant at home and your parents refuse to help, try joining a group of people to do anything that you find interesting. That will most likely give you a sense of importance.

[Bill3]

Is there a counselor at your school that you feel comfortable speaking with?

[divine1966]

I agree with Bill what a out school counselor? Can you talk to them

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[healingme4me]

I agree about going to the school counselor. One of the local high schools here, even has a "safe room" for LGBTQA. And there's staff available for support.

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[lostinsidemyself]

Originally Posted by healingme4me

I agree about going to the school counselor. One of the local high schools here, even has a "safe room" for LGBTQA. And there's staff available for support.

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Thats awesome! I was in high school in the 90s so it wasnt as open to sexual oritations as times are now.

I bet theres a group you can join that would be of great help!

[littleowl2006]

Welcome here to PC! We have your back.
I am sorry your parents are being like that to you. You should be proud of yourself.