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Hi, I'm new here, only joined today, but I've been thinking about getting some advice here for some time. 

First of all, my interests are Cadets, Writing, art, and also i am learning the bagpipes.

I do have a few problems, and my family doesn't get why I have them.

Also, I am gay too, and my family doesn't understand my problems because whenever I try to talk about them, they never understand and they always are never as opened minded as I need them to be. It is mainly my parents, but my Grandmother is open minded and is a great person to talk to.

Sure I can go to her, but I need the rest of my family to be more accepting, so that it doesn't always end in an argument. 

Because of my problems, I have gotten into trouble with the law,  but my parents always bring this up as a point.

I have these problems because I don't know how to cope (I'm not suicidal, if you were concerned or wondering about that).

I do like a boy, but he is in cadets too, so idk how to tell him but i'm pretty sure he likes me back.

I was wondering if anyone on here could relate and/or talk to me about it.

 

Thank you

 

SierraTango15
SierraTango15Posted 15-11-2023 09:34 AM

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MentalWealth21
MentalWealth21Posted 16-11-2023 01:56 PM

 

Hi @SierraTango15👋 Welcome to the ReachOut Community! 

 

You've got so many interests, that's awesome keep it up! 

 

I can imagine it would be very tough for you to not have the full support of your parents. I'm hoping with time they will become more accepting and supportive. In the meantime, lean into those friends and your grandmother who support you. And remember we are always here for you as well! 

 

As for the other challenges you mentioned, would love a little more context on the situation so that we can give you the best advice. But it's okay if that's something you are not comfortable with. Please don't feel pressured to share. 

 

As for the boy, if you feel comfortable and think that it is appropriate to do so, maybe have a little chat with him about how you feel. Worst case scenario he says no in which case you accept his decision and move on. 

 

I hope this is helpful. Please let us know how you go. Take care of yourself. 

 
Sally_RO
Sally_ROPosted 15-11-2023 11:54 AM

Hi @SierraTango15👋 Welcome to the ReachOut community! It's great to have you here, and thank you so much for sharing a bit about yourself and what's going on for you at the moment. 

It sounds like you’ve been having a hard time feeling understood by your parents when speaking to them about what you’re going through. It's certainly not easy to have conversations with people when they can’t seem to keep an open mind, and I imagine it can become emotionally draining to talk about things when it always ends up in an argument. It’s so nice to hear you can talk to your grandmother about these things, she sounds great. Do you have any friends or other supports in your life who you feel comfortable talking to? 

You mentioned that you’ve been having some problems, and I was wondering if you feel comfortable to open up a bit more about this? With a bit more context around what you’re experiencing we might be able to support you better. No pressure though - it’s completely up to you what you want to share or not share!

I’m really glad you decided to reach out for support here, the forums are a safe-space to get things off your mind and receive support in a judgement free environment. I hope you are able to connect with some other community members going through similar experiences as you 😊

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