My depression
I'm so tired of feeling like I'm a burden to my family. All my mom and step dad do when they come home is speak a little and then head back to their room, and talk about me amongst other subjects. I know they talk about me in private because sometimes they admit to me that they've discussed things about me. They don't want to hear about my issues and my mom will flat out change the subject if I try to bring it up to her. I know they love me and I love them too but I often feel like I've simply become an annoyance or burden to them.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I know depression makes it seem like we are burdening people and that no one wants to listen to us. It often makes us feel stigmatized, isolated and alone. I'm glad you found your way to 7cups! You can connect with a listener here who would love to listen to you and support you. It may be that your mom and step dad just don't know what to do to help you so they try not to bring it up. I'm glad you can recognize that they do love you though. Good luck in your journey. Please reach out to me if you want to talk.
PS. Love your username. :P
@blueocean45 thanks for taking the time to respond. I appreciate what you said. And I feel that you are probably right about them just not knowing how to help me. And I do understand if that's the case regardless that it still hurts. I know they love me and I love them and at the end of the day that is what matters. P.S. Love your username too! Lol
@OceanBlue722 It's completely okay for you to still feel hurt regardless of the reasons behind it. Your feelings are valid and they matter. It's so difficult because depression tries to trick us into thinking no one likes us or that we're worthless and dont matter, but I promise you that's not true at all.
@OceanBlue722 I'm actually kind of curious. May I ask what they talk about when they're talking about you?
@Glue I struggle with my sexuality and have for many years now. I get no support at all and often feel judged and looked down upon
I am sorry that you feel this way.
@ambitiousTalker2046
thank you. Things are slowly getting better but it's still a struggle
