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I'm not upset, and I'm still going to buy it, I'm just curious.

Im from Australia, and I want to buy a pendant for a necklace, that's $20, but when i went to checkout, the shipping was $30. Which took the price wayyy up, and I'm super broke lol. Do they make the actual seller pay for shipping themselves?? Like, I've bought stuff from America, and the UK before, and the shipping wasn't that much.

I'm still going to buy it, and the seller is super lovely, but I'm just confused in why shipping costs are so expensive. (also is there any way to bring the shipping down??)

Ty in advance!

I made a post a while ago, that explains my situation a bit more in detail https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAnAustralian/s/kIP98bx8GY.

But to put it simply, I was pulled from school when i was really young, my parents "home schooled" me, but never taught me. I'm 16 now, and trying to get back into education, so i can learn what I've missed, and get my QCE and ATAR for uni.

I've talked to TAFE, and several other paths for education, but none of them are viable options for me. So I have to go back to traditional high school. (Alot of the people I talked to there also recommend me going back to school)

There's only one in my catchment, and I called them and it didn't really go anywhere, then I emailed the principal, and that didn't do anything either.

My parents WILL NOT sign the paper work for enrollment, I have no extended family, and I'm not "in bad enough of a situation" to become independent through centrelink.

I need to know if there's ANY way I can sign for myself?? I know they need a parent because alot of kids aren't responsible enough or whatever, but I've been looking after myself and younger brother since i was 14, I got a job on my own, I can get myself around on my own, I have enough money saved so I can pay for uniforms and stuff on my own. And im not going to fight this hard for an education just to fuck it up by breaking rules, or smoking in the bathrooms or something dumb like that.

I'm just wondering if there's ANYTHING I can do to let them allow me to sign for myself?? Or who I would need to bring or talk to to allow them to let me sign for myself?? (I know someone who mentioned a social worker, would that work??)

I would really apreciate any help!! Thank you in advance!!

I made a post a while ago, that explains my situation a bit more in detail https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAnAustralian/s/kIP98bx8GY.

But to put it simply, I was pulled from school when i was really young, my parents "home schooled" me, but never taught me. I'm 16 now, and trying to get back into education, so i can learn what I've missed, and get my QCE and ATAR for uni.

I've talked to TAFE, and several other paths for education, but none of them are viable options for me. So I have to go back to traditional high school. (Alot of the people I talked to there also recommend me going back to school)

There's only one in my catchment, and I called them and it didn't really go anywhere, then I emailed the principal, and that didn't do anything either.

My parents WILL NOT sign the paper work for enrollment, I have no extended family, and I'm not "in bad enough of a situation" to become independent through centrelink.

I need to know if there's ANY way I can sign for myself?? I know they need a parent because alot of kids aren't responsible enough or whatever, but I've been looking after myself and younger brother since i was 14, I got a job on my own, I can get myself around on my own, I have enough money saved so I can pay for uniforms and stuff on my own. And im not going to fight this hard for an education just to fuck it up by breaking rules, or smoking in the bathrooms or something dumb like that.

I'm just wondering if there's ANYTHING I can do to let them allow me to sign for myself?? Or who I would need to bring or talk to to allow them to let me sign for myself?? (I know someone who mentioned a social worker, would that work??)

I would really apreciate any help!! Thank you in advance!!

So I have ALWAYS been an animal person. Especially dogs. Ever since i was a super little kid, I would stop and ask every single person I saw with a dog, if I could pet it. (I still do.)

I want a dog, SOOOOO fkn badly, and I want to give them all the best things in the world. But, I'm really worried about them eventually passing away, and how it will affect me emotionally/mentally.

I know its stupid because you get to have so many great years with them, but I want them forever. I don't want to have to lose them. (Im legit tearing up rn)

My dad is talking about getting a dog for me and my younger brother, and everytime he does, I say I don't want one. I try to explain why, but he legit just calls me "evil". Which doesn't help at all.

I genuinely would love a dog, (I'd really want a blue staffy). It's just i dont want to have to face the "reality" of stuff.

I would really apreciate some advice for how I can get over this, and if anyone else has experienced or felt this.(also, sorry for how depressing this is)

Ty in advance <3

So, I'm a teen, and I already have a job at a smaller fast food style place and I've really been liking it. But I need money, due to my situation, so I applied for a second job.

I got a call back from this cafe place, and I said yes. But they didn't give me a proper trial shift, or tell me what id be doing there. I was under the impression that id be waiting tables/making coffees. I had my first shift there the other day (they messaged me at 7pm the night before), and it was 7 straight hours, and they had me washing dishes ALL day. The whole back area was filthy, and there was roaches, and it was SO insanely hot. Plus, I go to the gym, and work out, and lift weights, so I'd say I'm relatively strong, but they had me lifting and moving all these SUPER heavy trays and stacks of plates, and now my back hurts lol. I was also just overall not treated that great.

I'm not being a "spoiled/privileged teen who hates working". Ive been looking after myself since i was about 12, and cooking dinners/washing dishes for my household, since i was 14, and I'm going through alot mentally and emotionally. So it's not like I'm "having trouble adjusting to work". It's just that I don't feel like I'm being treated well, and I don't feel comfortable there.

I'm kind of torn, because I NEED money, but I'm literally DREADING my next shift. Obviously to get by in life, you have to do shitty jobs, but like, I really don't feel like I can do this. They've booked me for several other 8 plus hour shifts, and I SO don't want to go. (Plus I didn't get a proper break, or any 10s)

It's not just the washing dishes (I mean, yeah that sucks, but its not the main thing that's bothering me) It's more so how I've been treated.

I'm really not sure what I should do. I NEED money, but I really don't think I can keep doing this.

I'd really apreciate any help or tips with this. Thank you in advance :)

*edit, title should say "way". I'm so insanely tired lol)

Pretty much the title lol. I just want a plain (but still good quality) clear, glittery lip gloss, but I feel like I can't find it ANYWHERE!!!!

Ty in advance!!

So, I live in Australia, and the laws with education are really stupid here. My parents pulled me from school when i was 8, and never taught me anything. I'm 16 now, and doing everything I can to get myself an education. I have talked to anyone and everyone I possibly can, and no one has been any help.

I was planning on going down to a normal high school today (after they were rude over the phone, and brushed off my email) but forgot that school holidays start the same day. (Because im a complete idiot). Now I have to wait 3 weeks before I can try anything again.

But, the laws where I live are really difficult. You are suposed to stay in school until grade 10, then you're allowed to drop out. But since you've done year 10, you can go back when ever you want, or you can go to uni, you might just need to do some extra classes. But, if you turn 17, and you haven't done year 10, and you're not already in school, you can not go back to highschool, and you cannot go to uni ever. I have less then 5 months before I turn 17. As soon as that happens im completely fucked.

I have talked to EVERYONE!!!! Universities. Prep universities. Schools for troubled kids Disability schools. Rural highschools. Online schools. Distance ed. But I cant go to any of them, because to get in, you need to have done grade 10.

My ONLY option is going back to highschool, but they keep brushing me off, and because I'm an idiot and didn't check the date, I have to wait 3 weeks before I can do anything.

Plus, they're super strict here about needing a "responsible adult" or parents signature, but MY PARENTS WONT FUCKING SIGN!!!!!!! I've been begging for years and they won't.

I could become independent for myself, and sign the form on my own, but to become independent from the government YOU NEED A FUCKING PARENTS SIGNATURE.

When I'm 17 I can sign shit myself. BUT WHEN IM 17 I CANT GO TO SCHOOL, EVER BECAUSE I WONT HAVE DONE YEAR 10!!!!!!!!!!!! (I mean, I started looking after myself when i was 10, and looking after the whole household when i was 14. I'm pretty sure im resposible enough to sign a piece of fucking paper to go to school.)

WHAT THE FUCKKKKKK!!!!!!!!

Everywhere I go I hit some kind of wall. This shit is so fucking unfair.

I would really apreciate some support, or if anyone has any ideas on how I can convince the school to let me go, I would REALLY appreciate it.

Tysm to whoever reads this <3

Sorry if this is a dumb question, or the wrong sub, but im a teen and this is my first job in a fast food place, so i dont know all "rules" and stuff with work/jobs. (Also, idk what to put for tag/flair)

Ive been working at this place for a while now, and am doing pretty well. I was suposed to have a shift in a day or two, that i really wanted. It was with the co-workers that i get along really well with, and I need more money lol.

The manger messaged me, and said that they've cancelled my shift, and they're taking it. (I didn't call in sick or ask for a cover.) I just replied and said that it was okay, but asked if i could pick up extra hours through the next couple weeks. (I keep getting less because I'm going through alot rn, and they found out, and now they think it will "affect me at work"). Then they responded with "we can talk about it next week".

I'm lowkey kind of confused because, I didn't know you could just do that? I mentioned it to someone, and they even said that it was kind of weird.

I legit don't know what going on? Like, am i fired or something? And im a bit a dissapoined because, like I said, it was with the people I get along with, and we hardly ever get to work all together. The manger doesn't know that we get along, and we all work pretty well together. So its not like a "seperate the disruptive kids in school" kind of thing.

Idk, I'm just super confused.

Okay, so where I work, customers or either old people in their 60s+ or young children. No in between lol.

And I want to say about 99.99% of the time, the children are WAY nicer and more understanding than adults.

Just yesterday, there was a little kid with (I'm guessing was) her grandad. And when i went to put her milkshake down, a bit of it dropped/spilled down the sides. It didn't go everywhere, just a few drops on the table. I apologised a bunch, and went go go get napkins, because I've been yelled at for stuff like that before lol (at work, and when i was younger). And the old guy was like "it's okay love, just clean it up. It didn't make a huge mess". When i came back and wiped it up, I apologised again, and the little kid looks at me and goes "there's no need to say sorry, people make mistakes, it's okay. You didn't do it on purpose. Thank you." (I had to try not to cry at the start of my 9am shift lol.) I thanked her, and said how sweet that was. And I told her grandad that she had better manners and was kinder than 90% of the adults that i serve, and he seemed kind of shocked.

Like how on earth can an fricken 8 year old, be more understanding, and have better emotional regulation skills than a fully grown adult?!?!?! Like, how?!?!?!!

And it's happend before where, kids will say "may I please have" or "thank you". And adults won't even look up from their phones, and just say random drinks and food at me. Like!??!?!!

And, sometimes kids can be bit crappy (I had a bunch of 12 year old boys call me bitch for not giving them free food lol) but like, percentage wise, the adults are WAY worse. Yelling at you in the middle of a rush, complaining about the stupidest things humanly possible, not even acknowledging you.

Idk if anyone else has noticed/experienced this, but I've been picking up on it for a while, and it's just SO confusing and shocking to me!!!

Sorry if this is a dumb question, or the wrong sub, but im a teen and this is my first job in a fast food place, so i dont know all "rules" and stuff with work/jobs.

Ive been working at this place for a while now, and am doing pretty well. I was suposed to have a shift in a day or two, that i really wanted. It was with the co-workers that i get along really well with, and I need more money lol.

The manger messaged me, and said that they've cancelled my shift, and they're taking it. (I didn't call in sick or ask for a cover.) I just replied and said that it was okay, but asked if i could pick up extra hours through the next couple weeks. (I keep getting less because I'm going through alot rn, and they found out, and now they think it will "affect me at work"). Then they responded with "we can talk about it next week".

I'm lowkey kind of confused because, I didn't know you could just do that? I mentioned it to someone, and they even said that it was kind of weird.

I legit don't know what going on? Like, am i fired or something? And im a bit a dissapoined because, like I said, it was with the people I get along with, and we hardly ever get to work all together. (The manger doesn't know that we get along, and we genuinely just work really well together. So its not like a "seperate the disruptive kids in school" kind of thing.)

Idk, I'm just super confused.

I'm 16, and I was pulled out of school when i was 8, I've had no edcation since then, and I struggle with basically everything. The only reason I can read and write is because I spent years reading anything and everything I could find.

I managed to get a job. Only because I had met the manger a few times, and she hired me on the spot, infront of my parents so they couldn't do anything that would make them look bad. I can't count change, or figure out the measurements for the stuff I have to make.

It made me realise how truly far behind I am.

I started trying to fix my education, so I can graduate and go to uni, last month. I've been to pre university's and spent 6 hrs talking to 20 something people. I've called alternative schools, specialized schools. I've talked to the education departments, and governments. I've called normal state high schools. So. many. FUCKING. people. And no one has been any help. I've been brushed off and laughed at and hung up on far too many times.

I'm planing on trying to email the principals/schools and seeing if that can get me anywhere. (My parents don't know I'm doing all this.)

But, I have a younger brother who is even further behind than I am. He's 13, and can hardly read, write or spell. I feel fucking awful that there's nothing I can do. I've tried to help teach him, but he always dobs me to my parents and I get in trouble. He's fully wrapped around their finger, and believes that they know best.

I'm the eldest daughter, and I was parentifed, and him and I went through the foster system when we were SUPER young, and I had to look after him. So I feel SO much guilt about leaving him behind. Sure we've fought, and there's times where I get angry at him because he's the golden child (even though that's not his fault), but he's still my younger brother, you know?

He will not be able to get any kind of job, and he will never get into university. I feel like an complete ass saying this, but its true. I just wish there was something I could do. But if I tell him what I'm doing, he'll tell my parents, and I won't be able to go. I just feel so selfish.

I feel so, SO horrible leaving him behind like this. I want him to have an edcation and a chance at a proper life too.

I would really apreciate any help or advice. Or what other people in similar situations did. or even just some support.

Thank you in advance <3

(I'm a complete beginner, so I don't know a whole lot lol.)

After years of being out of school (not by my choice btw) I've decided to re-enroll myself to fix my education!! I've wanted to buy a skateboard for a while, but I thought now would be the best time as a little gift for myself (I can not begin to describe how stressfull these past few months have been for me lol) and because there are NO busses in my area, and I need to get to and from school now.

Im not super interesred in tricks and stuff at this point (but I wouldn't mind trying some fun simple stuff out at a skate park). Right now I just want to ride around, and go too and from school/work.

I'm just wondering if there's a specific name or type that i need, or if it doesn't really matter?? Plus I need something affordable!!! And available in stores, in Australia. Theres no skate shops where I am, so right now, something from a sporting store will probably have to do lol.

I'd also just apreciate any general advice or tips as someone who is completely new!!

Thank you in advance!! :)

So, I haven't been in school for over 8 years. My parents pulled me out when i was really young, and just kept me inside, and never taught me.

I'm 16(f), and about to go and enroll myself in highschool. I want to fix my education, get my QCE, and get my ATAR, so I can get into university. Plus, i want to experience all the normal teen stuff. Going to formal, getting to graduate, year books, hanging out with friends, finding a partner, etc. I just want to do all the normal fun stuff ive missed out on.

I haven't been around anyone my own age in ages. I really struggle socially. I got a job a month ago, and there's like, 3 people my age who work there, but they all get along so well, and I have no idea how to talk to them. I normally just stay quiet in the corner lol. I've tried to talk, to them, and I'm not mean, or rude or anything, but there's just NO common ground. They talk about going out with their friends, or tests, or school stuff.

And, even though I haven't been social, I'm still aware. I can tell that they've judged me, because they found out I'm homeschooled, and think I'm "weird".

Anyways, I'm about to enroll myself in highschool, and I really want to be "normal". I'm not planing on telling anyone there that I've been homeschooled, because I don't want to be judged again lol.

I'm genuinely curious on how a "normal" teenager acts? And just some general social advice and tips?? How to ask to hang out, how to know if you're friends with someone, etc. I'd appreciate pretty much anything, lol.

I also downloaded a few social media apps, but i feel like a lame grandma, because i have nothing to post, and don't really know how to use them lol. So id really appreciate a bit of help with that too

If it helps with social stuff, a bit about me: I'm really REALLY big into music. I listen to everything. From The Beatles and Billy Joel, to Joan Jett and Blondie, to Prince and Boy George, to tons of classic Australian rock, to Lady Gaga, and Chapell Roan, to Doja Cat and Tyler the Creator, to Hozier and Gigi Perez. I'm also really big on queer/punk history. (Im queer and punk myself, but i live in a pretty small area, so its kind of difficult.) I love movies (horror, and old strange/campy movies specifically), and script writing. And I love drawing, painting, and crafting.

I would really appreciate ANY help at all with this. (And not just the basic "be yourself" lol).

Thank you so much in advance!! :)

My parents pulled me from school when i was really young, I'm 16 now, Ive had over 8 years of no education at all.

Im straight up stupid. It's not an exaggeration, I really am lol.

I can't count even the simplest change at work. I have to use a calculator, or ask my coworker. I know nothing about science. And there's no way for me to get my QCE while in homeschooling.

I really want go to uni, for forensics and criminology, but there's no way it's possible.

I tried going to tafe earlier this week to see if they had any options for me, and they didnt. I contacted the department of edcation to see if they could point me in the right direction, but they low-key brushed me off, talked down to me like a child, and fully blamed ME for not having an edcation (I was 8 years old, and thought all this was normal. I didn't know it was weird not to be in school until the past few months. And again, I WAS 8!!!).

Next week I'm going to call my old school, and ask to book a meeting so I can discuss re-enrolling myself.

I'm prepared to do all the necessary work/tutoring to get up to grade 11.

I don't want to be stupid anymore. And i really want to get my QCE, and attempt getting an ATAR.

Plus, I want the normal teenage experience. I want the formal, and photo days, and friends, and parties, and weekends spent in the city, and fun silly stories.

Anyways, I'm just wondering what I should expect, and what I would need to enroll myself, since i should still be on the system??

I tried looking online, but its all kind of confusing for me lol. It said I need a birth certificate, a proof of residence, and records of previous schooling, but my parents keep all documents under lock and key, so I don't know where they are. And... I have no previous schooling. Other than prep to grade 3 at school.

I got myself a licence a while ago, so I had a form of ID, and I kept the govemnet envelope so it has my adress. Would that be enough??

Also, do i need parental permission to enroll myself??

And roughly what kinds of things would I need to buy?? I've had a few people at work offer to give me their spare workbooks, and calculators and pens, which I REALLY appreciate. But I'm curious about things like school books, bags, uniforms etc.

Thank you for reading this, and sorry for all the questions lol. Also, sorry if parts are rambled, or don't make sense, I'm so worn out and tired rn.

Thank you in advance!! Any help or advice is appreciated!! :)

(I just realised this turned into a bit of a vent lol, sorry!!)

I'm 16, and was pulled from school when i was 8. I LOVED school, I had friends, I genuinley enjoyed learning things, and I was even put up by multiple grades.

One day my parents just rocked up, took me and my younger brother out of our classrooms, and said (very excitedly) "well, you two are never going back there again". And... they were right lol.

For a few months my parents bought NAPLAN practise books, at my younger brothers grade level, and would photocopy the pages for me to do (I would do the printed ones and my brother did the ones in the book). I tried explaining that i knew all this stuff already, and wanted something at my actual level, but they said no, and called it "revison". I over heard them one day saying that it was cheaper to just buy one book, insted of buying a grade 1 book (for my brother) and a grade 4 book (for me).

Then after that it's been NOTHING. At all. Most of my days are just reading, drawing, playing guitar, and listening to music.

I got a job recently (againt my parents will) and it what made me realise how stupid I actually am. I cannot count change at all. I have to ask someone else, or full on pull out a calculator. It's so embarrsing and makes me feel awful.

On Monday I decided to try and fix my education. I went down to a local uni, and talked to multiple people for 6 plus hrs. I just kept getting passed around, and no one could really help. (There was this one lady who worked there, and she was actully put through the exact same thing. Which made me feel less alone).

Then on Tuesday, I spent 7 hours on the phone talking to tons of people and no one really did anything either. I ended up getting a call from the education department, and they BLAMED IT ON ME!!!!!!!! Like hellooooo!??!?! I was 8 years old!!!!! Why weren't you guys checking to see if I was actually being educated?!?!?! It felt awful.

I have an interview at a pre collage place, so i can get a QCE (or highschool diploma, in America) next Monday, but its SUPER expensive, and when i talked to a couple people on the phone from there, they all seemed lowkey rude and stand offish.

I called my old school, and gave them my name and number, and asked if I was still on their systems, and if they had the reason I was homeschooled in their files. I'm now waiting on a call back from them, so hopefully I can find out some more.

After the interview next week at the rich school, I'm going to call the highschool, at my old school, and ask if I can discuss enrolling myself.

I work alot, since I'm trying to move out, so I'm going to try and see if I can negotiate going part time (something that can be an option in my state). Plus I'm super behind, but I don't want to be put back into like grade 8. So I'm going to see if it's possible to be put in grade 11, and have a teacher's aid/tutor, to help quickly get me back up there.

Obviously my parents dont know I'm doing all this. It's all been so incredibly difficult, and SO, SO stressful. I've ended up losing my voice lol.

I just wish getting an education didn't have to be this difficult for me. It all just feels so unfair. I genuinely wish there was some kind of reason, as to why my parents did all this.

I would really apreciate any advice, or tips, or your guys stories or even just some suport.

Sorry for how long this is, it's just really been ALOT.

Thank you in advance :)

So I (16) have been homeschooled since I was about 8. I've been taught nothing. The only reason I can spell, is because I read a lot, and listen to a lot of music (I like reading all the lyrics lol). I know nothing about science, and can't do anything other than grade 3 maths.

My parents also dont treat me that great lol. I've been parentified since i was about 13, cooking everyone dinners, doing dishes, cleaning etc. My brother is the definition of the golden child. It doesnt matter what he does wrong, it will some how turn into my fault. And I've even had an extended family member say to me that it's unfair. My parents will try anything they can to pick fights with me, and argue with me for hours over nothing. (I try my best to not fight back, but they get more upset if I do).

I would love to go to university (for forensics and criminology), but even before that, I just want to be able to count out change at work.

Yesterday I started trying to fix my education. I went down to a local uni, explained my situation and asked if they had courses that could help. They said they didn't, but gave me a couple different options, and took my number and gave to out to some schools, and a couple other education people.

A bunch of different people (from the schools) called me today, and when i mentioned that i was homeschooled, and have a rough relationship with my parents, they all asked the same thing, "well... are they hurting you?". And as soon as I said that they weren't, they all basically just said "oh well, nothing we can do, sorry." And brushed me off. Even at work, a couple people say it's "not that bad" because I get fed and have a house.

It's so incredibly difficult. The government here is shit. As long as you arent being beaten severely, daily, they dont care. (And even in those situations they dont do much).

There's someone at work who had a similar relationship with their parents to me, and even they agree that the government does not care AT all. (So it's not just me being "cynical" or anything).

I wish more people understood that just because there are no bruises, it doesn't mean nothing's wrong.

I get uncomfortable when people raise thier voice in public or at work, even if its just to hear someone better. I speak in an octave higher than my real voice, because I don't want to set anyone off. I genuinely can not relax at home. At all. I constantly feel on edge. I feel drained mentally and emotionally all the time. I've been denied an education, in the 21st century. (Plus SO, SO much more)

How is any of that remotely "okay"???

It's just really frustrating. It makes me feel like I'm stupid, or overdramatic.

Idk, it's been really difficult. I'd really appreciate it hearing other people experiences, stoires or advice, or just some suport.

(Also, sorry if parts dont make sense. I'm SO tired rn)

So I (16) have been homeschooled since I was about 8. I've been taught nothing. The only reason I can spell, is because I read a lot, and listen to a lot of music (I like reading all the lyrics lol). I know nothing about science, and can't do anything other than grade 3 maths.

My parents also dont treat me that great lol. I've been parentified since i was about 13, cooking everyone dinners, doing dishes, cleaning etc. My brother is the definition of the golden child. It doesnt matter what he does wrong, it will some how turn into my fault. And I've even had an extended family member say to me that it's unfair. My parents will try anything they can to pick fights with me, and argue with me for hours over nothing.

I would love to go to university (for forensics and criminology), but even before that, I just want to be able to count out change at work.

Yesterday I started trying to fix my education. I went down to a local uni, explained my situation and asked if they had courses that could help. They said they didn't, but gave me a couple different options, and took my number and gave to out to some schools, and a couple other education people.

A bunch of different people (from the schools) called me today, and when i mentioned that i was homeschooled, and have a rough relationship with my parents, they all asked the same thing, "well... are they hurting you?". And as soon as I said, they weren't, they all basically just said "oh well, nothing we can do, sorry." And brushed me off. Even at work, a couple people say it's "not that bad" because I get fed and have a house.

It's so incredibly difficult. The government here is shit. As long as you arent being beaten severely, daily, they dont care. (And even in those situations they dont do much).

There's someone at work who had a similar relationship with their parents to me, and even they agree that the government does not care AT all. (So it's not just me being "cynical" or anything).

I wish more people understood that just because there are no bruises, it doesn't mean I'm being treated well.

I get uncomfortable when people raise thier voice in public or at work, even if its just to hear someone better. I speak in an octave higher than my real voice, because I don't want to set anyone off. I genuinely can not relax at home. At all. I constantly feel on edge. I feel drained mentally and emotionally all the time. I've been denied an education, in the 21st century. (Plus SO, SO much more)

How is any of that remotely "okay"???

It's just really frustrating. It makes me feel like I'm stupid, or overdramatic.

Idk, it's been really difficult. I'd really appreciate it hearing other people experiences, stoires or just some suport lol

(Also, sorry if parts dont make sense. I'm SO tired rn)

So I (16f) don't have a great relationship with my parents. They pulled me out of school when i was 8, and never taught me or let me get an education or social life. They treat me like absolute shit compared to me brother who is the actual DEFFINTION of golden child (I have had other family members tell me privately that they also agree the way in treated is wrong).

I recently started working, and every single time I come home, not even 20 minutes after walking through the door, they start some kind of argument with me. Most recently it's been about how I "hate them because they're old" and how I'm "trying to run away" and how I "seem unhappy" (yeah no shit). Then they start acting all sad and saying that they "just want me to be happy" and they "dont like being abused by me".(???????)

Im pretty sure they started this recently because they saw me looking up aparments, since i am trying to get out of here.

It's honestly so frustrating. I don't want to try and argue after working all day. And I can't do anything without them saying I'm "abusing them".

But my brother can slam doors, hit me, call me slurs, ignore my mother, chat back to my father etc, and "he's just a sensitive growing boy". But when I'm tried, and lean againt a wall after coming back from a 7hr shift, not sleeping, and a migraine, I'm basically satan acording to them.

ITS SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!