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[tyger66]

My mom saw the bandage on my ankle from last night, and she freaked. She told me to stop on my own, or she would find a way to make me stop.

How am I supposed to just stop?

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[dephubiac]

Any chance of an open dialog with her? To see if maybe the two of you could come up with a solution that you both can live with? Or am I being hopelessly optimistic?

Afraid Not

[tyger66]

Once she gets an idea in her head there's no reasoning with her. If she thinks there's something she can do to 'fix' me, then she won't accept any other options. She might agree to talk, but she won't listen.

Re: Afraid Not

[dephubiac]

I'm sorry. What about your therapist? Could the 3 of you sit down?

Re: Afraid Not

[tyger66]

I stopped seeing my therapist a few months ago. I wouldn't talk to her so my mom stopped takingme to see her.

Re: Afraid Not

[dephubiac]

I don't know where you are but you might be able to find a clinic that could offer mediation services. Or your county's mental health services.

And if you set it up, maybe your mom will be impressed with your willingness to try.

I don't know, I'd just like you to be happy. It makes me sad that no one seems to have a happy childhood/teenhood anymore.

Re: Afraid Not

[tyger66]

It is kind of sad, isn't it? Do you know if it's possible for fourteen year olds to set up appointments like that?

Re: Afraid Not

[dephubiac]

Look in the front of the phonebook under state and government agencies, under county there should be a department of health and human services. Call them. If they say that they can't help you because you're a teenager, then ask for a supervisor, and if the supervisor can't help you ask for their supervisor; don't give up on yourself.

I'm here if you have any other questions, and I'm pulling for you.

Re: Afraid Not

[tyger66]

I'm not sure if I'll actually do it or not, but thanks for the info, and I will definitely consider it.