My family is a mess.

My parents do not love each other anymore. They refuse to get a divorce. My dad does not know how to show his emotions and my mom constantly screams at me..she did that ever since I was little. My mom is now constantly on her phone, either watching stupid videos on instagram/facebook or talking to OBVIOUSLY fake men online. My dad is always in his room on his computer. Whenever I try to get them to do something together, they always shout at me and go back to starring at their devices. I miss having a loving family, i miss spending time with them, i miss my old mom and dad. I would do anything to have my old family back.

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JonLosAngeles66 · M

It's tough having an overbearing mother and emotionally distant father. You can't fix them. You didn't break them. You can only take care of your side of the fence. Talking openly can help you process everything that's going on. Try to grasp the joy in life even if it may not involve your family. Hang in there, it will get better for you.

emiliya · 22-25, F

@JonLosAngeles66 It doesn't sound like she is overbearing. Shouting aside, she isn't taking interest in her daughter. The OP has described a common issue among parents these days. It seems to me that many parents want to behave like teenagers again.