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Is anyone hurting badly out there right now?

I've never been so stressed and felt locked down on someone else's schedule. I live with my parents after coming home from school and I'm the youngest (22).

My sister has a 5 month old and my family always guilt trips me to babysit when I already had plans for the day. So I have to cancel my interviews or a day out with friends to do something I don't want to.

They'll guilt trip me when I want to go out of town or have to go out of town for school. They say things like I don't want to spend time with family or stuff stupid words in my mouth.

They guilt trip me when they know my decisions on kids; I don't want children of my own, but they always say I'm going to change my mind, just because I'm great with caring for my nieces and nephews. That doesn't mean I want my own.

They guilt trip me when I'm stay at my friends house because it's quiet there and I can actually be by myself without being forced to do anything.

They guilt trip me if I'm late for a car payment, saying that I don't want to progress myself. Why would I intentionally make myself late on paying a bill...?


Someone make it stop. I'm so depressed. I speak out and no one hears me. Probably because I'm the youngest, they don't want to take me seriously. My family means everything to me and I feel sad when I'm out of town and not home; then I quickly regret ever coming home.

The reason why I don't like spending time with them is because I know what there conversations and jokes will be about. And they just laugh about it, no one has ever taken me seriously except when I've self harmed. I want to live with my parents because it's cheaper for me while I'm an unpaid intern for school, and I don't want to miss another family event because they've made me feel bad about that too. Just please help me make it stop. I've been hurting so bad lately, and I know it'll get worse.


[c=#004A59] If anyone wants to share any stressful experiences through the comments that'll make me feel better. So I know I'm not alone. [/c]
Repete · 61-69, M
You are 22 my daughter is 22 I tell her she has to set limits now because she is an adult. But more so you have to stick to your limits so people will know where your lines are.
You like to help when you can or in an emergency that's good but you shouldn't be expected to give up every thing you want to do.
It takes time for family to realize you are an adult.

That being said if you live with your parents their house rules are still your rules.in my opinion. Good luck and somehow have a merry Christmas and a happy new year . Your young enjoy life
SaraxKay · 26-30, F
@Repete thank you. Yes, it's when I CAN not when I'm forced to or even when I'm deep asleep. They'll just drop off my nephew in my bed while I'm asleep. They won't ask if I have things to do first.

I hope you have a great couple holidays too.
Repete · 61-69, M
I will try would you like to baby sit newyears eve ? I'm joking and I'm hoping you said NOoooo 😂 @SaraxKay
SaraxKay · 26-30, F
Hahahahahaha nooo
LyricalOne · F
Sounds like the cost of living with your parents is emotionally too high. Think seriously about moving out. If need be, find a roommate to split expenses. Things will only get worse if you don’t take action to change them.
EnigmaticGeek · 61-69, M
Wait--I thought you moved to Hawai'i on 2017-12-01?

In any case, the next time anyone asks you to babysit, present them with your fee schedule for babysitting.

Of course, since you are an adult, someone may present you with a lease agreement for your room, if you aren't currently paying anything.

 
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