My cousin tries too hard to be my best friend. Clingy clingy! She visits from another state but sticks to me like glue when she comes. She gets all excited coming up with lists of places we could go or things we can do together. We do fun girly stuff together but sometimes she's overbearing. She implied that she did not have any friends in the state she's from. Why does she wanna be my friend so badly?

Hello, first starting off, ever since i was young, fights between everyone in the family, and usually our biggest ones, started during dinner. At that time I felt no traumatizing experiences and did not recognize the ongoing pattern. At the moment for about a year, I have not eaten dinner because I was busy, instead I would eat a late lunch alone after I came home when my parents were still at work. Of course as parents, they want to spend more time with me and eat dinner again, and even though our fights have drastically decreased, every time I do come out to eat we fight 9/10 times. Nowadays whenever I'm eating with them I feel nauseous and nervous, a sort of discomfort in the stomach. Today I was scared I might light another fight since every time my mother or brother blamed me, sometimes without them noticing themselves, as the fuel to our fights. These days eating or being alone gives me comfort, even if my parents are home or in my room for their own reasons I get extremely anxious and want them to leave as soon as possible, even if that sounds foolish. Some of my friends say it may be social anxiety but maybe different opinions matter. I hope to get only serious answers. Thank you. Note: However I am not worried if they think i eat a lot or anything like that, I just get extremely nervous thinking we'll fight again, not about them judging me how much i eat :)

I am an 18 year old girl who is enrolled in college. For my whole entire life I have never gone out with my friends because I didn't feel like it. Ever since senior year started, I have been hanging out with my friends non stop and that's because I know some of them are going out of state for college. However they always give me **** and always complain how we do everything at night. It's like why do you guys go to the casino only at night? They're the type of family that will say no and you can't change their minds. I have been sneaking out at night almost every weekend because they don't let me out. I started smoking cigarettes because I get stressed out that i'll get caught that i sneaked out. I wouldn't of started smoking if they let me be.

My sister is obsessed with Charles Manson. She hates it when people say bad stuff about him or his family. She was watching a movie about Tex Watson her favorite family member she couldn't watch it. It makes her sad. She cant watch it because of all the hateful comments that are said about him. She said it's not fair how can someone so cute be so evil. She wants to meet him so bad but he's 100 miles away across country from us. Shes scared of air planes so she hates flying. She said she wants to marry him and have his babies. She has a huge crush on him. Even though hes 70 shes only 14. Age doesn't matter to her. She would sleep with him. She don't care about the people who were mudered. If she was married to him she beg for him to be let out of prison. I wouldn't wanna be related to him or any of the manson family let alone charlie himself they scare me. She said when she turns 16 shes moving out there shes gonna marry him. She loves him ans trusts him. Shes mad that people are hating on him. How can I comfort her ?

Tomorrow is my mom's birthday. However, she hates her birthday. She doesn't like anyone doing anything for her. No dinner, no presents, no well-wishes, nothing. Due to the fact that my family doesn't listen to her and does all this anyway, my mom has planned to go to an amusement park (that I love) for the whole day to avoid these things. The reason being that my mom would "rather see me happy on her birthday than get fawned over". I feel really awkward with this anyway but here is where the selfish part comes in. Due to commitments, my mom and I wouldn't be able to leave until about 11 A.M. and the amusement park opens at 9 A.M. I am a very early-orientated person and I hate being "late" to places and even at 11 A.M. it takes two hours to get there so we wouldn't be there until about 1 P.M. My mom said she doesn't care when we leave but I hate for her to have to drive in the dark because I know she doesn't like to and it costs like $160 per person for a ticket, not including getting food or whatever. I keep telling her to just leave it because it really doesn't matter to me but she just keeps saying we'll go. I feel like I'm being really selfish either way; if I don't go, my mom will be upset but if we do go we'll be spending around $400 which is a lot and my mom has to drive for four hours because I can't drive yet. Am I being selfish? Should I go or just stay home? Thanks for any answers :)

I miss the me from like 4 years ago. I didn't have friends and I wasn't popular like I am now but I valued my family so much. I would hang out with my cousins every weekend and during the summer I would always be at my grandparents. Me and my parents never used to fight and I just was happier. Now my life is filled with drama and I never even talk to my cousins or grandparents. Me and my parents always fight, and I'm a stress eater and my life has been rough lately so I'm constantly gaining weight. I just miss the old days where I would go swimming with my cousins, or when we had a bunch of inside jokes. Now when I'm around them it's really awkward and we have nothing in common. How can I become the old me again, because I'm done with this version of myself

Her father barely acknowledges her existence, her mother is over the top with punishing her, and is trying to lock her down into her room again. (She had grounded her previously over a YEAR AND A HALF for a small argument). Her brother actually bullies her and physically abuses her leaving bruises on her arms, back, legs and some times her face, then also makes her feel horrid by hitting her at spots he knows shes emotionally unstable to the point she has gotten extremely depressive and slightly suicidal. I had previously bought her a laptop to do homework and for entertainment purposes since quite often they ground her to her room over menial issues for long periods of time. This laptop was then taken a few months after me gifting it to her, then was wiped by her family then given back to spite our relationship. All the sudden they just stopped supporting our relationship even though I was befriending the parents and gaining their acceptance. I contacted her parents inquiring about the sudden change and was given complete falsehood to why she was not ready for a relationship and being her own person. In truth her drug addicted mother cannot fathom her daughter growing up and is locking her away in that horrid household. We're both 18 but cannot afford living on our own until next year. What do I do?! I want to help and I promised when taking action I would not make it legal. (have had her talk to counselor about depression/suicidal thoughts and she is improving).

For a stepfather who has never broken the law or has never gotten a speeding ticket at that.... What can happen if he's being accused of child abuse? He's been there for his two step sons including his own son that he had with the mother. Yes this man has spanked his step kids and has also gotten on them over their mistakes. But again he has never broken the law. Here in California what can happen to him? Because the two step kids are seeing counciling and have already spoke up about the issues that the stepfather has caused. The oldest one loves to steal and lie and the 2nd oldest doesn't do it as much but has calmed down from it all. It's the oldest one that causes more trouble. There biological dad is in there lives but does so little to discipline and teach them morals and respect. The step father in the other hand feels like he's being seen as the villain and feels that he needs to step it up far more greater then the bio dad because again the bio dad does nothing to teach his two sons about what to do and not to do. The step father is well aware of his mistakes and has parted with his girlfriend since then. But what can happen once this is all token to court? Will it be treated as a misdemeanor or will he be charged to the full extent. Also there bio dad has a very very bad recorded but the step father doesn't. Will they have the stepdad take counciling class since it's his first misdemeanor or will he do jail time?

she is 16

My mother put a password on the computer to prevent me from using it when she's at work since she says I use it too long. It has been really annoying because the only time I could use the computer is when she comes home from work (which is late) AND if she's in a good mood. And she only gives me an hour/half an hour on the computer if I use it, which isn't enough since I draw digitally, animate, and edit videos on the computer (which takes time and not just one stupid hour). Whenever she's mad or in a bad mood, she automatically does not let me use it. And sometimes it's because of stupid reasons too, which pisses me off even more. She doesn't allow me to use it and I have to wait ANOTHER whole day until she comes home from work in a good mood and lets me use it. But no, she either lets me use it for one hour or she doesn't even let me use it. I'm 14, going on to 15 next month. I'm not a baby for her to be treating me like this, it pisses me off. What makes me even MORE angry is that whenever I address this situation with my mother, she doesn't care, she doesn't care that I'm not allowed to do something I like to do, she doesn't care that I have to wait a whole damn day for her to come back, she doesn't understand ANYTHING. Please, anyone, help me with this situation. Also, if anyone knows any teen counseling websites/numbers, that would be greatly appreciated, since I also want to talk to a counselor about this situation. Thank you.

So here's the rundown. When I became about fifteen and a half my uncle moved in with me and my and grandmother as she'd become sickly and I'd needed help caring for her. Although I'd had some form of contact with him throughout the years I wasn't extremely acquainted with him yet he immediately began treating me as if he'd been a close relative my entire life. Telling me how he's raising me now( he was only there temporarily for her so he only really helped me with finances she could no longer keep up with) and he also verbally assaulted me with yelling/threats/cursing several times. He kept telling me he'd been watching me and that since I keep to myself and don't date around I have to wait until marriage to have sex , wear certain articles of clothing, and I can't date at all. He's always comparing me to his teenage daughter and making off handed remarks about my looks especially my body which makes me extremely uncomfortable. I'm 17 now and even though he already stopped living with us he's been talking about me to people in my neighborhood so they keep approaching me which is irritating because I don't like those people . Every time I confront him about this he calls me overly sensitive and continues this behavior. What do I do?

What do I do? He left me out, his own 4th cousin once removed who shook his hand briefly at a 1989 reunion. I was four and he was 8. Our grandparents were 2nd cousins once removed and meeting for only the 2nd and last time. We were so close. Even though it has been 28 years since the only time we met, I always looked forward to his wedding and now he has betrayed me. I have no purpose for living. How do I get over this? My own family betraying me?

It's been 7 months since I started my first period. I know that's a long time to go without telling my mom, I just don't know when or how to tell her. It's so embarrassing and I keep thinking she'll overreact. I thought about telling her next time we go swimming....I really want to tell her...but how?! Please help! :/

Ok so I got on my moms phone just out of curiosity that she is seeing my posts on Twitter even I blocked her and I got on her Twitter and it showed that she's logged on to my account. I was like wtf. Why and how did she get on my account. She's is a psycho mother that is always wanting to know where I am and what I'm doing every second. I want her to leave me alone. I don't need her to keep babying me around especially when I'm going to be 20 next year.

She is also a brat and at age 22 has the maturity of a 9 year old.

I am 22 and they have had a good marriage but rocky at times. My Dad is an alcoholic and got help. Now he is making it much worse by leaving my Mom saying she is toxic to him. She now hates him and wants me to hate him. Both are toxic right now. I miss Dad being drunk because at lease he wasn't betraying the family by leaving our Mom. Our Mom is one not to forgive so now she expects us to forever hate our Dad since she is hurt. She does not understand addiction. I am so mad I want to punch them both in the face (not that I ever would do that). What do I do? This all broke in March.

My mother had an affair while married to my Dad. And she became pregnant from the affair which is how I came into the world. Going by things my mother used to say I have always known my Dad was not my biological father even though he accepted me as his own. He stayed married to my mother for 26 years. What I d like to know is - was I illegally adopted since my Dad s surname is on my birth certificate and not my biological father s surname? I ve never seen nor heard of any adoption paperwork.

For a stepfather who has never broken the law or has ever gotten a speeding ticket at that.... What can happen if he's being accused of child abuse? He's been there for his two step sons including his own son that he had with the mother. Yes this man has spanked his step kids and has also gotten on them over their mistakes. But again he has never broken the law. Here in California what can happen to him? Because the two step kids are seeing counciling and have already spoke up about the issues that the stepfather has caused. The oldest one loves to steal and lie and the 2nd oldest doesn't do it as much but has calmed down from it all. It's the oldest one that causes more trouble. There biological dad is in there lives but does so little to discipline and teach them morals and respect. The step father in the other hand feels like he's being seen as the villain and feels that he needs to step it up far more greater then the bio dad because again the bio dad does nothing to teach his two sons about what to do and not to do. The step father is well aware of his mistakes and has parted with his girlfriend since then. But what can happen once this is all token to court? Will it be treated as a misdemeanor or will he be charged to the full extent. Also there bio dad has a very very bad recorded but the step father doesn't.

Hi everyone! My grandfather passed away two months ago and I have a recording of his voice in my phone, so I wanted to ask if you guys have any idea where I can save his recording because I want to keep it with me forever. I m afraid that if I keep it in my phone it will get deleted somehow. Please let me know if you have any creative ideas as well! Thank you!!!

I'm a 13 year old girl and if I were to be asked what annoys me the most, my answer would be that I'm tired of my parents telling me to 'do it myself'. Every time I hear that phrase I just cry. It's that annoying. I wanted the Crunchyroll premium, and I offered to do all my chores including all of my family members' but my dad said to do it myself and/or get a job. Is this how parents normally are to a mentally unstable, depressed 13 year old girl? There are SO many problems I have to face. 1. I CAN'T get a job! I'm 13! Sure, I could babysit, but hell, who would want me? I haven't babysat before in my whole life, it's not like that job is going to kick off anytime soon. 2. How does one 'do it themselves' if they don't have a credit card number or even a credit card for that matter? What am I supposed to do, beg my closest friend for ten bucks? 3. Ok, so, I hear it's normal for you to get paid for doing chores, right? Well, I load the dishwasher and do all of the laundry for a family of 7, and I get paid NOTHING. And my younger siblings get paid for literally falling asleep before 9:30. WTF? 4. Every time my siblings blame something on me, my parents automatically assume it's the truth and deduct from the allowance that I don't have. Of course, they love me, and I love them, but holy guacamole, this is flipping retarded. 5. I have friends who live in million dollar homes, and we live in a highly priced neighborhood, but my dad can't afford 25 cent gum. REALLY??

I m 13 and For a couple months now my brother comes in my room at night and touch all my private parts I always wake up and am so scared he s gonna come back. I can barely sleep because I m so scared he ll come back and I m started to have flash backs when people touch me In certain areas. I need help figureing out if this he is raping melesting me or sexual assault me. Also I don t know if I should tell my mom and I don t know how to im very scared.

ok so for the past couple yrs both of my granddads have been real jerks to me and my mom, my grandpa micromanages my mom while she's staying at his place looking for a house, when you ask him what's he's doing for his day, he gives you a BS lie or makes **** up just to get you to go away. He has a bad attitude, doesn't want to answer to anybody, i have a problem with that. Because families keep in contact with each other, because we care about you, not to be pushed away. i had a hard time with not only him but my other grandpa, he's an asshole, plain rude. He thinks he can control everyone around him, he ain't fooling anybody, i was going to have a little snack before dinner and he barked at me to not eat right before supper, well I'm a ******* adult its my ******* right to eat when and what i want, not for you to be treating me like a ******* child and treat me like ****. When things like that come up I'll say something to him to piss him off. Im still mad at them,and I'm tired of them being set in their ways and their attitudes, I'm done with their rough authoritativeness, I am no longer going to pay them visits anymore. The more I ignore them the better my life will be. My grandpas want everything their way or the highway and if they don't get their ways they will either snap at you or 'everyone will pay'. I have friends and other people in my life who i call 'family' and they treat me well, used to go to their church, I still maintain contact with them.

Me and her share a room and I have a girl I'm having sex with that comes over but my sister refuses to leave the room and she never goes out either, today's the only day both my parents work so the only day we get to do it. I would go out and have sex but why if I have a home and the only issue is my sister? She could easily go to my parents room since she usually goes there but for some reason she decides to stay in our room the day shes coming over, it's annoying

Yes my family is dysfunctional. Everyday they are full of drama and negativity. This morning for example, my kids go to my grandmother's too see her. They come back and she dresses them and combs their hair. I never asked her to dress them or comb their hair. They live with me- I have been raising them since birth.. I'm in my late 20s. What purpose does my grandmother need to intervene in my life. I'm in the process of moving not telling my family where I live. The minute I move my family will try and stop me from moving. I want them to live their life and not worry about me or my kids.

Since its summer I left my mom to visit my dad and my stepmom. I was exited to see my sister because I haven't seen her since she was a baby she's six and I'm 13. The first thing she did was tattle every little thing I did she told on me even when she does something bad and I try to stop her she tells on me. I try explaining to my father and stepmother what happened my father believes me sometimes but when it's my stepmom she says this is your baby sister treat her nicely. Probably because my sister is her child and I'm not. She is very nosy looking at my phone screen when I'm texting and following me when I have phone calls if I don't let her stick around she tells on me. Another thing I found out today when her friends came over (please don't judge me for this) she told them that I wet the bed. Other words if I don't let her do use something of mine she tattles until she gets her way. One night when I fell asleep on my phone I woke up and she was looking through my phone and taking pictures of herself. Please help me resolve this. When will the nightmare end

there's a girl in my friend group who always wears this small silver heart necklace. she's never taken it off, so i asked her what the significance of it was and she showed me the back of it. it's engraved in tiny letters with "your first love is your father. no one will love you like he does. always remember that - dad (2003)" she says her dad had it made when she was 5 because she was trying to "date" all these boys in her kindergarten class and it freaked her parents out. it's kinda cute and everything but am i the only one who thinks it's weird? i mean especially because she's still wearing it after all this time. you can't see what it says unless you ask because the writing is so small but still

I am 29 and my younger sister is 19. Now, due to the difference in age, my sister was raised very differently then how my brother and I were raised. We were disciplined for the wrongs we did while she got away with things with a slap on the hand. You might think that I am the jealous one because of that but truly, I am not. I see that my mother sheltering her and not teaching her how to be an adult is actually stunting her mental /maturity growth, which in turn is why I encourage her to be more independant and try to motivate her to follow through on all things. My sister shows signs that she is jealous or envious of me but maybe I am reading too much into it. When I was in my teens, I decided that I wanted to be a private detective or CSI. Her on the other hand, loves to paint, draw and bake. But recently, she said that she wants to be a CSI. I asked her why because she's never shown any interest in CSI...her answer was that she didn't know, that she just did. When her friends come to hang out, she seems to get upset when they start getting along with me. She's showed her previous boyfriend a picture of me in the 7th grade and claimed that I was 16 when that picture was taken when of course I was only 11 or 12. She gets upset when I go on diets and try to lose weight. She is starting college soon and told me that she was going to be the first one to graduate college. So, could there be a jealousy issue here? If so, what do I do about it?

My older bro by almost 2 years used to rub his oenis on me and touch my breast since I was like 8 I remember a specific time when he did this and I get so mad I think I was looking at myself in the mirror in the restroom and he went in the restroom and squished my breast so hard it hurt and I screamed to my mom and told her and she did nothing and once my aunt was around when it happened and she said it was my fault for not wearing a bra but at that age How could I understand or bug myself a bra, it s true I wasn t wearing a bra and my breast were starting to come but that was my mothers responsibility Also he did the act of trying to get me to suck his penis yes we both had clothes on but he was pushing me towards him down there and I screamed to my mom and told her exactly what was going on and she continued on in the kitchen always in the damn phone She even caught him molesto get my oil bro and me in the shower I hate him so much He acts like it never happened and when I tell my mom now she acts like I m lying He used to hit us so much too growing up

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