Posted by Bubbaleh on December 31, 2003, at 8:38:50
In reply to Re: Saturday » geri122, posted by fallsfall on December 30, 2003, at 15:42:55
Geri, you say that you can wait to solve your problem till you graduate from high school and can move out. If you are a junior in high school, you have almost a year and a half of pain in front of you at home. And, sad to say, problems that develop in our families-of-origin often follow us into the world even after we move out. You might very well stay depressed even when your dad is not around! :( What I am saying is, maybe seeing a professional now rather than later could save you years of pain. As someone else has implied, you could do it in secret--tell your parents you are going to a friend's, which will be true because the professional will be your friend. Many professionals are willing to treat people at reduced rates, if necessary.
Please do not think we are talking down to you by suggesting you see a professional. I for one see a doctor and a therapist, and my life is better for it!
Good luck, Geri!! We are concerned for you.
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