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Nov 12, 2002, 12:08 PM
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Alright, let me just explain. I am 17 yrs. old (the youngest) and my family is rather on the dysfuncional from my p.o.v. At the moment, I am focused on my mom. She's not exactly the brightest crayon in the box and so I'm constantly the more knowledged one between the two of us. I've become the mother figure, listening to her problems and trying to help her out, take her under my wing.. blah blah. So if I do this for her, then she's supposed to do it for me, right? well... like I said, she's just not the brightest. So no one listens to me and my problems. Yes, the root of much of my stress is carrying other peoples burdens with no one to hold my own...just thought you'd like to know....
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Nov 12, 2002, 02:13 PM
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You sound angry and discouraged. You shouldn't have to be your mothers support. Is there anyone you know that you can talk to like a friend, family member or someone at school? They usually have school counselors. Maybe you could talk to them and get some help. Please make sure you take care of you. Heidu
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Dec 14, 2002, 02:41 AM
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I know what you mean. I have done the same thing. I do need to get support for myself though where I can. I know it can make a person angry to give give give and not get ANYTHING in return, as if you don't exist! It's happened to me so much. I just try to go where people can show they care about me and yet I still try to help those who cannot help me, too, a bit. I'm trying to do it less though because it tends to hurt. Too much of it is being unkind to myself. This takes time like any habit modification. Best wishes to you.
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Jan 31, 2003, 01:52 AM
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Thank you for sharing.
I have been "my mother's mom" for a long time. I am now in my 40's. You have been given a great suggestion by another forum member, to find someone to talk to, counselor, family member, etc. Take it from a veteran "mother's mom." This is a great time to you to get support and learn to take care of you. I have spent most of my life feeling that I had to figure out everything by myself. It can get lonely. I am glad that now I know that it does not have to be like that. All the best, |
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