My mum has depression. I have exams. Sexuality confusion. Help...?

(*hug*)
I had a awful drunk stepdad that mother had trouble leaving because of financial reasons. It sucks. We did eventually get out, but it was rough going. I think laying low and and occasionally letting your mother know that seeing her happier would be worth living in poverty are the best bets. My mother, sister and I lived in a tiny one bedroom apt once she left. It was tough but it was worth it.

As for your sexuality, it's not going anywhere and you don't have to find the answer today. Try taking a day off, where you completely set it out of your mind. It's an important part of who you are, but it isn't the whole of you. Focus on those other neglected parts.

Maybe you can use studying as an escape. Five head first into those books and let everything fade away for awhile.

 

You are absolutely welcome, if you need to talk or vent about it I'm here. Someday you may even look back at this time in your life and really be grateful for how it helped make you a strong, independent woman. I know I do. <3

 

Femmeme gave you some really great advice, particularly the part about using your studies as an escape from all of the drama. I can relate to pretty much your whole situation, I used to lock myself away in my room and study when my parents were splitting up and I ended up getting great grades.

 

Yup, Fememme is right.
Exams are a "not to be missed" opportunity and so important for your own future.
What's more.. they will be over very quickly. Just weeks away
I would focus on exams and even use exams to block out the other stuff
I hope it goes well

 

Sounds like a bad time you're going through right now. I know how you feel having a parent with depression. It's hard for everyone and not always easy to know what to do for the best. Please try and find somewhere, maybe away from home, to try and focus on studying for your exams right now. I'm sure all your family would want the best for your future.

 

(*hug*) I know exactly how you feel, hon. I'm feeling the same way right now. Life is just too much to handle sometimes. I hope you can take comfort, as I have, in the fact that this community is so wonderful and supportive. We are all here for each other.