Hey @Spit ,
Welcome to ReachOut! Thank you for sharing what you’re going through. I can see that you’re courageous and resilient by sharing your experiences which is amazing. Speaking to others can be tough so you should be really proud of yourself! It sounds like your dad's behaviour has been really impacting you, particularly when it comes to helping your mum which is very understandable. I can also see that your mum has been going through a difficult time with her job, which would be tough for her to navigate on top of everything else. I can see how much you want to support your parents and even try to make life a bit easier for them. It must have been hard going to such lengths to clean the home as a way to help them out only to have your Dad respond with agitation.
I can hear that there has been ongoing conflict between your parents as well which can be scary and overwhelming. Feeling resentment towards a parent is also incredibly tough! I want to remind you that you are not alone! Sometimes speaking to your friends about what's going on can help lighten the load a little bit. Do you think you could speak to a friend about this? We have some resources that you may also find helpful as they talk about a number of tips to navigate parental conflict. The first one is Dealing with your Parents Fighting all the time, and another on Conflict with Family.
I can hear that your mental health is also fragile and this has taken a big toll on your mental health. I am wondering how you have been taking care of yourself during this time? It can also be helpful to speak to a professional like your GP or a psychologist so they can support you also. I am wondering if you are being supported by a professional for your mental health? If you’re interested in additional support, ReachOut offers free and confidential 1:1 Peer Chat sessions that you might find helpful. Another service is Kids Helpline, who offer free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. We're also here for you and the community is a safe place for you to continue to share what you're going through whenever you want to.
An email has also been sent to you so please keep an eye out for that
