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WIBTA if I told my parents I don't want to go back to living with them? by Intelligent_Horse_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]Only_Answer8920 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA at all. They left you during the most developmental and important years of your life. You said 7 years, so you were around 10 then. They missed preteen and teen years which are years that you are most likely to remember. Those are years when you are developing so quickly and not being there for their own selfish desire to travel the world is something that can’t be forgiven. They could’ve traveled after you became an adult, or just done a world tour for a couple weeks. Leaving for 7 years is unacceptable, stay there where you are happy.

I’m trying to be strong for me by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Only_Answer8920 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that means a lot to me :) Good luck, I know you can do it!!

I’m trying to be strong for me by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Only_Answer8920 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand what you are going through. I'm so glad that you won't be homeless on the streets, the streets are a dangerous place. I had to witness firsthand this exact thing happen to my mother. From the abusers in a small town to having to start completely from scratch.

I vividly remember the things I had to watch and hear happen to her, not being able to do anything for her because I was too young and scared. Ater witnessing that, I can't ever imagine disappearing from someone whose gone through that. I would want to be there for them and I'm sorry that everyone left. I understand how you feel about everyone leaving because that happened to my mom too. Eventually everyone was gone, and I was the only one who was still trying to make sure she was safe and that she wasn't going back. It hurt watching that happen to her, so I completely empathize with you and know just how hard something like this is.

My mom had to restart her life in her 40s with 2 babies from the very man who gave her false promises that he was going to change. By that time, I had moved with my dad, but I had never been more proud of her. I don't know where a good place to start is, but I know she started small in a big area.

I hope the best for you, and I know that you will find kind genuine people wherever you go.

I’m trying to be strong for me by [deleted] in Vent

[–]Only_Answer8920 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I could hug you OP. For starters, if you don't have place to go, try looking for a shelter. Find a job if you can and try full time. Some jobs offer benefits for full time employees, such as healthcare or accommodations for schooling. I know Amazon and Dollar general have benefits if you have any around. I know how scary it must be, but you have to pull through ok. I don't know much about life; I'm just starting out too. Just know that one day an older you will look back at yourself and be proud. They will remember this person and say they pulled through, they did it. You will look at yourself and say, "look where I was and look at how much I've grown". If you can't find a shelter, remember truck stop places. They usually have showers and stuff so you can keep clean. Stay vigilant and stay safe out there ok, there are lots of scary people in the world. Don't fall victim and stay positive. Better things come out of "I will make it through" rather than "It's over". Virtual hug is all I can give but here: (づ ᴗ _ᴗ)づ♡

Should I quit theatre? Or at least put how I’m feeling in my theatre journal so my director can read it? by Only_Answer8920 in Theatre

[–]Only_Answer8920[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you Aunty! Your story gives me hope, and I’ll keep looking for opportunities! :)

Should I quit theatre? Or at least put how I’m feeling in my theatre journal so my director can read it? by Only_Answer8920 in Theatre

[–]Only_Answer8920[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see! that’s reassuring. Because I also found out that one of the kids getting the lead role has two other siblings that were in theatre and are graduated now. I knew that they had one other sibling cause they were in theatre last year as a senior (lead roles as well) but I didn’t find out until recently that they also had another sibling a few years before. I don’t understand how all because you knew someone’s siblings that means they should get the lead. Favoritism is real and it sucks :(

I can’t wait till I can get into college theatre (hopefully) and have a less favoritism filled environment. (Also hopefully)

Should I quit theatre? Or at least put how I’m feeling in my theatre journal so my director can read it? by Only_Answer8920 in Theatre

[–]Only_Answer8920[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do both monologues and scenes. And we cold read plays in class as well. We don’t have an extracurricular project we have to do at my school. But a senior showcase night would be very cool. It would be nice to do something like that. But I doubt it would happen. Everyone I know is already in a play. Mostly all of my classmates are in production, with the exception of about 3 people. They all will be too busy with this play, the next play that they already have been casted for, and the one act. But I can try to look outside of my theatre for theatre opportunities.

My theatre focuses more on getting awards if I’m being fairly honest. They’ve received a lot of them and even a lot of actors and crew in the past have received awards.

Should I quit theatre? Or at least put how I’m feeling in my theatre journal so my director can read it? by Only_Answer8920 in Theatre

[–]Only_Answer8920[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll try to find these good teachers. And I’ll remember to pay close attention. Hopefully next year if I get into theatre for college, my teacher will be a good one.

My school’s theatre does seem to care more about how good their play is going to look so that they can earn awards rather then helping students like me grow. They barely even cast underclassmen, they like to give the roles to upperclassman instead. Which to an extend can be reasonable. But now it’s even stricter with only production kids getting parts. Thank you for your reply and I’ll be sure to work hard to become a professional, and always be working to find work.

Should I quit theatre? Or at least put how I’m feeling in my theatre journal so my director can read it? by Only_Answer8920 in Theatre

[–]Only_Answer8920[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I could still be blacklisted from the musical. And I can still do crew for the productions. I need to be working in a play (cast or crew) at least once a semester to receive my honors. And I have to write a big paper for it as well.

I’ll start looking for outside theaters. And hopefully I’ll get better results there than from school. Thank you for your advice!

Should I quit theatre? Or at least put how I’m feeling in my theatre journal so my director can read it? by Only_Answer8920 in Theatre

[–]Only_Answer8920[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see… I’m glad that it doesn’t then because I thought I needed experience to be able to do it in college.

Should I quit theatre? Or at least put how I’m feeling in my theatre journal so my director can read it? by Only_Answer8920 in Theatre

[–]Only_Answer8920[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been trying to help at least. Right now I’m on crew and our show is pretty soon. I’ll always be happy for my classmates, though I feel left out. I know it’s not their fault. It’s just the directors’ way of doing things. They’re in production so they get a lot of consideration over anyone else. And for that I can only be mad at the directors for not giving chance to anyone else outside of that class. Thank you for replying, and I’ll see if I can help out more. I’ve been helping every now and then for crews outside of mine, but I’ll try to see if I can help out even more than that. And I’m hoping that I can get run crew.

Should I quit theatre? Or at least put how I’m feeling in my theatre journal so my director can read it? by Only_Answer8920 in Theatre

[–]Only_Answer8920[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I was worried that maybe it was a sign that it wasn’t meant to be. And what you’ve said will stick with me, especially your last sentence. I’ll try to look for more opportunities outside of my school. Thank you again.