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My dad said he is disipointed in me
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Hi Kic,
Welcome to the forum!
I'm sorry that your dad and sister said that to you - that is really hurtful. Do you find it difficult to concentrate on homework? Do you live with your family? You are welcome to explain your situation further. That way, I can hopefully give some advice 🙂
Best wishes,
Zeal
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Hey Zeal,
I feel now I will find it harder to do my homework, and I live with my 2 parents and sister.
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Hi and welcome Kic;
I'm a parent and feel very sad when I hear such things have been said to a daughter/son. I want to say to you, their disappointment is more to do with them than it does you. Being young and making unpopular choices or not living up to others expectations, is part of being human. Your family know this too well from their own lives but sound as if they've forgotten.
It's also disappointing for me to hear parents are still struggling communicating with their children. There's so much information out there to help avoid causing hurt instead of opening up positive dialog.
Could I suggest you try asking questions from those who hurt your feelings, if they made mistakes or had difficult comments from loved ones to deal with when they were your age? When adults remember how hard their own teenage yrs were, they may come around to understand what their comments created within you and, might give you an opportunity to say how hurt you were when they told you they were disappointed.
Disclosing your feelings to family can be hard to begin with, but with practice, you might find some wonderful communication skills within yourself to take into your adulthood. Wishing you courage and strength...
Keep in touch and take care...I'm here for you.
Hugs...Sara xo
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Hey Kic,
Thanks for your reply. Are you closer to your Mum, and do you feel comfortable talking to her about your concerns? If you feel that the situation you are in is causing problems, talking to your school counsellor or a trusted teacher is a good idea. If you ever need to talk to someone at any time, the 24/7 Kids Helpline can be reached on 1800 55 1800. This service is for young people aged between 5 and 25. Their website is also worth checking out: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
I hope this forum can be a safe and friendly place for you to come to 🙂
Best wishes,
Zeal
