Hi @Green_Forest
I am really sorry to hear that your parents are not letting you catch up with the guy you like, and what impact this is having on you, it sounds like a really difficult time for you right now. I also understand how it feels to not be understood by parents, especially your feelings, even opening up to them can be really hard, but it truly sounds like you want them understand you at the very least. Being understood is so important.
I do think the article @Stormy-RO has included would certainly help you in the process of communicating your feelings and discussing the situation with your parents. I used to really struggle to open up about all sorts of things to my parents. It's taken me a long time to become good at it, and now I can have open, honest and healthy conversations with my parents. The steps in the article are pretty much what I followed myself, and persistence too!
Also I think it's really lovely that you are commending everyone who has a mental illness and are trying to navigate life and our recovery, it's not something you hear everyday, so it means a lot. Some days can be tougher than others, but I truly am proud of you, and I do hope you are able to open up to your parents about your feelings, and hopefully, you might be able to go see the guy that you like.
- Matcha_Toad🐸🍵💚
