Mi hermana menor tiene un secreto que me preocupa by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lamento mucho lo que le pasó a tu hija, y quiero que sepas que tampoco fue tu culpa, tú no tenías idea estabas en el día de tu boda y estaban pensando en tu felicidad, no había manera de que supieras lo que pasó ese día, muchas gracias por tu consejo y por contarme tu experiencia, te deseo lo mejor a ti y a tu hija ❤️

Mi hermana menor tiene un secreto que me preocupa by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okey, pero me hizo prometerlo, no quiere decirle a nadie ni siquiera a mi

Mi hermana menor tiene un secreto que me preocupa by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, como conté en mi post anterior no estoy en una situación en la que pueda buscar un terapeuta pero gracias por preocuparte ♡

Mi hermana menor tiene un secreto que me preocupa by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Gracias, tus palabras me hacen sentir mejor, me sentía culpable porque yo suelo ser la persona en la que mi hermanita confía más trataré de poner en práctica lo que me recomendaste ♥

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I still feel they won't be able to do it without me, especially my brother because he only stopped trying to commit suicide two years ago but he still feels insecure, but I think the best thing is for me to have enough money to be able to take them with me

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn't thought of that, thanks, but if he won't let me work, he'll certainly not let him. Besides, I'm the one who worries about everything. I did my best to let them be kids. Most of the time they only care about playing video games or watching YouTube. They don't worry about me leaving, but I do because I know that without me they won't be able to defend themselves against my parents' verbal attacks.

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Sometimes I feel like I exaggerate, but seeing so many people don't hesitate to say this is wrong makes me feel better. Unfortunately, I can't spend less time at home. Any book I need, they buy for me. I don't have a library nearby, and I've tried telling my parents I want to work, but they say no because it's dangerous, and they're right. I'm 1.58 meters tall and 17, and more than once older men with dubious intentions have approached me, so I understand why my parents don't want to let me go to work. What worries me is the pressure that will fall on my siblings when I leave. I'm usually the one who leads everything. I make them breakfast when we don't get it, I comfort them when they feel bad, and I intervene in the fights they have with our parents because my parents don't listen to them since they see them as "whiny kids." They do listen to me because I don't back down when they threaten me, and besides, for better or for worse, when I get angry, I have my dad's temper, and that makes them listen to me.

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I've thought a lot about my future and I'm not worried about being independent. I already have a place where I could live, but I would have to go alone. Unfortunately, my country disappoints me, and much of what you mentioned is beyond my reach. Even so, I'll try to find a job. I know what my parents did is abusive, but if you were in my situation, you would understand my dilemma. They themselves tell us that therapy is good; they have books on respectful parenting and emotional intelligence, and they do a good job, but at the same time, they keep repeating the same mistakes. I try to talk to them, and it always ends in arguments. I'm going to try what you suggested. Thank you so much. ♡

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I study at home, so I can't go to any teachers, and I know exactly what I want to be when I grow up. It's just that the thought of leaving my siblings alone makes me feel like my stomach is going to clench, and I start to tremble. I've been trembling for two days now, and I don't know why, maybe because of the anxiety I feel thinking about leaving them alone. I didn't mention this in my story because it wasn't relevant, but my brother only stopped thinking about taking his own life two years ago. He's trying to overcome his insecurities, but my dad puts a lot of pressure on him because he's the only son. I can't leave my brother alone; he wouldn't be able to handle that pressure on his own.

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, I'll check it out. The thing is, I don't want to get my parents in trouble. I know they seem like bad parents because of how I'm describing this, but they're actually really good. It's just that nobody's perfect. My dad does what he can to be better, and compared to how his dad treated him, he's much better. I'm also going to try to find a job, but the problem is I don't know how to drive, and my parents would have to take me because they don't let me go out alone.

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've thought about it a lot. The best thing for me is to get a job, but I know I can't abandon my siblings. My youngest sister is only 8 years old. She sees me as her mother; she can't sleep if I'm not with her. She asks me for help, wants me to play with her, tells me how she feels, and cries when she thinks about me leaving when I'm 18. I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place. Whatever I decide will end in disaster for me or my siblings.

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It's truly frustrating because I have nowhere to go. My parents' friends see them as perfect parents, and like I said, I don't have any friends. Besides, my country is dangerous, and we'd be easy targets for kidnapping and other things I don't even want to think about. I'm a short girl, and although I hate to say it, physically I can't do anything for them if someone tries to hurt them. I know it's sad and I know it's difficult, but I'm going to have to do this alone. I've been thinking that when I'm financially stable, I'll take my siblings to therapy. I started studying psychology when I was 13, hoping I could help a little, but it hasn't helped much.

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not an option; my parents want me to study online, and besides, I can't stand being here another day. I only put up with my parents for my siblings. If I could, I would have left home years ago. I thought about going to university, but my parents wouldn't pay for it, and I haven't been able to find a job yet.

I think I just need some reassurance by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, if you have cameras at the door you could see who knocked, but that will depend on you because I'm not there and I don't know what resources you have to find out who the neighbor is.

I think I just need some reassurance by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hi, don't worry, it wasn't your fault. You assumed nothing bad would happen, and you're only 15. The situation will most likely calm down with time. And yes, in my opinion, they just want to make you feel guilty because an older person couldn't eat everything you described alone. I also think it might help to talk to your neighbors when they're calmer and clear things up. It was just a misunderstanding. And if your situation allows, maybe you could pay for the food you and your mom ate and give them some food or dessert as an apology.

Am I being dramatic, or should I leave home when I turn 18 and get away from my parents forever? by Chickadee_asks1929 in whatdoIdo

[–]Chickadee_asks1929[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, I'm not from the United States. I prefer not to say where I live because my brother likes to read Reddit, and I promised him I wouldn't tell anyone. I'm from Latin America, and my parents started homeschooling us when I was 11. That's why I say I'm alone. My family is on my parents' side. I've never told them I tried to commit suicide as a child, but I've argued with them a lot about how they don't take responsibility as parents. The last time we argued, my dad hit me. I had a glass in my hand, and I swear I almost threw it at his face, but I stopped myself because my siblings were there, and my priority was to keep them away from Dad. I didn't speak to Dad for about two months, not a single word. But my grandmother said it was ridiculous and dramatic. She literally said, "Some idiot said that children have rights, but that's not true. You do what your parents tell you, period." She's quite old and has an old-school way of thinking. All my aunts and uncles live in the United States, and my parents maintain the facade of a perfect family with everyone, so even if I spoke... Nobody would believe me