Started with a longer post, but now i'm here (The too long, didn't read explaination)
Tonight I found myself having a breakdown while driving home froma yoga class. I didn't want to come home anymore. My fear of my uncertain future engulfed me, and the stress of money, family,school/career came crashing down in a singular moment and although i hate feeling lonely during the holidays, I want nothing more than to just be alone. My parents and I are fighting more often, they continue to jump to conclusions and make assumptions about me. I can't have a proper conversation with them without something going wrong. Hell i can't even be silent and keep to myself because that apparently means i have an attitude. I hate the holidays, because any meaning its suppose to have has been thrown out the window by my parents. (Who gives a shit about appreciating people and family anymore? Love? Pshh that's dumb) I can't ignore the fact that I don't think i'm a priority in my own life anymore, I can't enjoy reading booksor daydreamingwithout feeling pathetic. I'm so tired of trying to keep things together, and everything i'm trying to hold on to seems to be slipping out of my fingers. I'm a 23 year old college senior, I don't have a job and I'm a full time art student.These feelings are too much to handle and i don't know what to do anymore to stop crying and refocus.If only i could just disappear for a little while, just so I can be alone and figure my whole messout. Oh and somehow have my parents understand my feelings and concerns without them pushing them aside as minor complaints when compared to their own problems. If only i had my own fortress of solitude/bat cave/hobbit hole/broom closet...
i am sorry to hear that you are struggling at home and thatcommunication between yourself and your parents seems impossible sometimes. Sometimes we need to seek outside help, in that i am glad you are here, however this is not substitute for seeking professionals to help you cope, connect andand communicate. I would love to hear from you or there are many others who be even a better fit, but you are welcome to chat 1-1 with any of us. You may find the chats helpful as well as checkout out and responding to other listeners. Be well and don't be a stranger.