... i am a disappointment....

[tearful_stars]

So i don't speak up with it comes to my parents, but when i do? everything is taken literally. i am hurt, but they didn't let me explain. they took it as they as parents hurt me. but they failed ot listen to what i was trying to say. i am hurt when they compare me to others. when they remind me that i did not live up to their expectations. i hide

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[aoshi]

*hugs* Jen, I'm sorry. I don't know what to say... but I believe you will make it through this.

[tuba_tim]

Total *hugs*
So, as it stands I'm back in Scarborough come April 23. We are going out.

[lunedrealms]

I wish I could say something that would make you feel any better. If they don't listen, maybe you could write them a letter telling them how you feel? This is such writer advice, but it might help. At least they'd be forced to let you finish your sentences.

As for your staying-sane through all this, maybe you should think about seeing a counselor of some sort, to help you deal with the stress and pressure your parents put on you. Therapy gets a bad rap (people think it's for crazy people, people who can't handle things on their own, etc.), but I've used it before and it really can help with coping with daily issues like this. Keeping a journal also helps me a lot sometimes, but there you have it, more writer advice.

I hope you're doing okay, all things considered. Don't discount yourself -- you may not have had the kind of hard life the parents have, but dealing with the conflicting pressures of your family and society/friends is hard too. You're a stronger person than you think you are.