Hi
Thanks for letting me know how things are for you at the minute.
It can be difficult when parents bring someone else into their lives and sometimes they can forget how much it affects you as well. I’m wondering if your mum realises just how much you dislike seeing her kiss her boyfriend?
You told me that you’ve tried talking to her already but it sounds like she hasn’t understood how you really feel. It might be good to think about what you find difficult when someone is kissing your mum. Thinking about the feelings you get when you see them kissing might help you to understand what is making it so hard for you and you could then try explaining that to her.
It sounds like you’re looking for a way for things to be different and that you’ve thought a bit about living somewhere else. Perhaps you could talk to your dad to see how likely it is that you could move in with him? Remember that it might not always be possible to live where you most want to.
Going into foster care is something that’s usually done only when you have nowhere else that’s safe to live. If you want to know what foster care is like then perhaps you could ask other young people what living in care is like on the ChildLine message boards?
I was really glad you chose to send me a letter – everyone’s situation is important, not better or worse, just different. ChildLine is here for you whatever your worry – whether you choose to talk to a counsellor by phone, talk to other young people on the ChildLine message boards or send a message to me, everyone is important to us.
Thanks again for your message.
Sam