Hi there
I’m glad that you sent me your message because it sounds as though you’re really struggling at the minute because of the way your family are. Family problems can be some of the hardest to cope with because they are often who we spend the most time with.
It can also be especially difficult when young people feel like their parents treat them differently to how they treat their brothers or sisters. It sounds like that’s how you feel? It can feel really lonely because it seems as though the people who you can rely on are the same people who are letting you down.
The most important thing to do is make sure that you are okay and looking after yourself and your feelings. You’ve told me about these feelings of being fed up and that nobody takes you seriously – it’s important to find a way for you to deal with those feelings in your own way. If you’re struggling to think of ideas of ways to cope you could always create a thread on the message boards to see if anyone else has a good way of dealing with the emotions your going through.
You can of course always talk with a ChildLine counsellor – talking to a counsellor is a good way of letting off steam, talking about what options you might have and allowing us to support you. ChildLine is there for young people, and the counsellors will always take you seriously, even if you feel nobody else does.
I hope that you contact ChildLine again soon to talk, don’t forget you can do it online or by phoning 0800 1111.
Take care
Sam