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 Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:39 pm
I feel like my parents are sick of me; they ignore me and yell at me because they put so much pressure on me to graduate and to conform that sometimes it makes me shutdown.
Ever since last year I've had panic attacks because of school and my family’s financial situation…
Every time I have problem now they make me want to cry.
*My family thinks I’m doing it for attention
After high school is over; they are making me move out.
I don’t know how to drive and I don’t have any money.
I’m really scared!
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:42 am
Do you have any close friends or relatives you can talk to? It's usually a good idea to just let it all out.
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:37 pm
You need to get yourself together and start planning, they can't just throw you out of the house and if they are doing so, try to talk to them. try making plans for your future and showing them you have plans, that you're not gonna stay there forever, just until you get a job and a roof to live under.
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:48 pm
Learn to drive and get a job.
You can't force an uncaring parent to care for you, or even acknowledge your existence. But you can look out for yourself. Discuss this with friends at school, I have no doubt at least one will have the capabilities of helping you out.... $20? $50? I got 70 just the other day for helping out with one of my friends. If there are any hobbies you have, sell them out. I sell MTG cards (Magic: The Gathering) and make some pretty good money off of it, definitely more than minimum-wage.
Show them you can stand on your own. That's the big part. And if you can't stand on your own... find someone to stand with you smile
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:14 pm
It sounds like you're pretty overwhelmed, and I know that can make it difficult to see things clearly and make plans.
Is there a counsellor at your school that you could talk to? It might help to be able to talk to someone who will see things objectively. Even if you don't want to go into detail about your family situation, they might be able to help you start planning for your life after graduation.If you don't already, then keeping a journal is probably a good idea. You can vent, and it might make it easier for you to sort out your priorities and thoughts.
A lot of places that hire students for seasonal work should be accepting applications soon, if they aren't already. Your first priority should be your schoolwork, but it would be worthwhile to brainstorm some ideas about making extra money. Doing odd jobs, working part-time on the weekends, baby-sitting. You could talk to your friends and maybe come up with some ideas together.
I'm not sure where you're located, but maybe your state or province has a job-bank or other online resources for youth.
I don't drive either (for medical reasons), and I know that some places are really hard to get around if you don't have a car. That said, if there's any sort of public transit in your area, get to know how it works. If you can, getting your license would be a good investment, even if you can't afford a car anytime soon.
Hang in there.
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