I'm looking for advice on how to deal with not being able to really communicate with my family. My mother and I don't get along so well because she contributes a lot to my self doubt and insecurities, and my brother and father only really ever talk about their love for a certain US president and try to get me to argue with them. Overall, the interactions that I have with them are increasingly negative and even when we don't argue, a lot of the things that they say hurt me. I'm leaving for college in the fall, but how do I get through my time living with my family until then? I don't want to ruin my relationship with them permanently by constantly butting heads with them, but it's gotten to the point that I can't stand even going out to dinner with them. I don't want to lose my family, but it's hard to feel at home when I'm practically avoiding everyone in the house besides my dog :icon_sad:
Is there another place you could stay temporarily until you go to uni? I only mention this because sometimes creating a distance can cool things down a bit. Obviously, you'll be gone in fall, but as a transition it might ease the tension in the household situation. I'm sure you'll still see each other. That is about all I can think of. Maybe someone else will chime in with some ideas. Best of luck, Sebby45
