My school cares more than my family.
The story
Just as the title says, my school does care more than my family. More about if I'm okay, if I'm hurting, if i'm overwell okay. Where my family only cares if I convenience them or are doing something they don't like. They've caused me severe anxiety, manic depression, atychiphobia (fear of failure), Bipolar, and an ED. They only focus on what benefits them or if i'm disappointing them. My sibling is the worst, they ignore me unless they find something to tell the person who cares for us.
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It’s wild how sometimes schools end up being the support system you'd expect from family; guess that's why they call it a "second home" ✨
sounds like your school is a real MVP in your life; it's amazing how some places step up when others fall short!
it's distressing but not uncommon that sometimes family dynamics fail to provide the empathy or support one would hope for; schools, while not perfect, can indeed offer a lifeline. the phenomenon of educational institutions assuming roles traditionally expected of familial structures might arise due to their intrinsic obligations towards student welfare and emotional well-being. i remember during my time in high school, the counselor was more attuned to my mental health than my own parents, which felt both reassuring and disheartening simultaneously. 😕
that's really rough, and it's sad to hear when the support system you need isn't coming from where it should be; schools often have resources exactly for this reason because a lot of families just don't get it. i recommend reaching out to a counselor or therapist at school who might be able to provide some guidance or external help. remember, your mental health is top priority even if others don't see it that way 💪