Unhappy Families

Eurovision_Fan
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Hi. I am a minor who struggles with being LGBTQ+ in a household where such things aren't really spoken about. My father is unkind and I often end up crying in my room at night because I can't show my feelings in front of others. My mother is good, but she often ends up doing what he wants because we don't want to make him mad. I always plan out these long discussions in my head where we talk and reach a resolution, but I know he would insist he was right. I now just stay silent when he walks in. Sometimes it feels like nothing will ever change. I can't wait to move out once I finish high school in a few years, but I'm worried that my father will try to stay in contact and I really don't want that. This is all at least 4 years away, but I'm still worried. Can someone give me advice?

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Hi Eurovision_fan

 

I'm sorry you are experiencing this.

 

I just wanted to let you know that you are so perfect and so loved exactly as you are - for the wonderful person you are, for everything that makes you, you! You are so valuable and so special.

 

Sometimes it's not always easy to remember that, especially when a family member is being unkind, but please know you really are amazing!!

 

I wonder if some one on one time with your Mum could be a good opportunity to open up about how you are feeling? Maybe a coffee date, or a walk, or something that the two of you enjoy doing together? 

 

Is there also a friend that you could talk to, or maybe a teacher or school counsellor? Perhaps even a trusted GP who can help to provide a mental health plan so that you can speak with a psychologist.

 

Please know that yes, it will get better. Whether it be through your own personal growth, or through the growth of your relationships with your parents - it will get better. And although it is hard, please dont take your Dad's words to heart. Please don't take his unkind words on at all. His words are not a reflection of the incredible person that you are, and are more a reflection of perhaps some of his own struggles.

 

When you are young, it can feel impossible sometimes, but there is so much more out there for you to experience and explore, beyond school and your current friends and even your family, there really is a whole world out there for you to discover one day!! And if you haven't found your tribe, or your people yet - you will!

 

Please also remember that no matter what, your parents love you. They may not know how you're feeling right now, and hopefully even a small conversation with your Mum can open the door to more conversations. Perhaps you could even write her a letter? I am certain that if they knew, they would want nothing more than to do their best to love and support you.

 

Keep being you, and don't ever change. You're amazing 🙂