Hey, I am so sorry to hear you are going through this and that your parents aren't understanding, this must be challenging. It's great that you have a trusted friend, that you can tell these things and they sound really supportive. It is always good to have someone like that around. Do you hang out with this person often?
I think contacting the school counsellor is a really good idea, I struggled with my parents understanding what I was going through and reaching out to my school and teachers and other adult support systems I had helped me get on the right track to figuring out what was going on and getting the help I needed. It also helped my parents understand a little better that this was more serious than they thought and that it was not just a stereotype.
Also, what are some things you have done to help manage this so far?
I hope this helps and keep us updated!
