I can't talk to my family about my problems. What should I do?

Either give it a try anyways or use friends or websites like these for support. There's always someone somewhere willing to listen.

Talk to a school administrator, your doctor, or one of the multiple help hotlines available 24/7.

There are many times when a family member may be the wrong person to turn to for a problem, and it's ok to understand and feel that way. Seeking help from friends, peers, teachers, professionals, or even here at communities like 7cups, is a way to work your problems into a more manageable stage; before you bring them to family member (if you so choose to). After all biological family can be important, but it's also who we make our family that counts.

If you are unable to speak with your family about your problems, I would try to find another trusted adult. Find another adult or close friend you can speak to and they will guide you in the right direction.

Consider talking about your problems with an understanding emotionally close friend,mentor,teacher,or relative, if you have.,.or...you can express your problems by connecting to any online credible emotional support platform as seven cups.. The bottom line here is,,, seek the emotional support which you find appropriate, available around you .

so i burnt some paper in a church. and the person at this meeting called the church and the church called an investigator. What should i do. because only my dad knows about this and i want to pay for the damages but i am afraid that if my dad calls the church the church will tell the investigator. so i am in a TIGHT spot right now should i get a lawyer to help me??

Do you have any friends you can maybe talk to? You will always have us listeners on 7 Cups to talk to, whenever you need us!

You can try talking it out with a listener or talking it out with a close friend. Some times, you just need to let it all out and rant about what you are experiencing, and that's what these people are here for. Also, connecting with someone else might help you eventually chalk up the courage to talk to your parents, or find the safest way to tell them about your problems (obviously, this depends for each case, but it's a possibility). Listeners will always try to understand and help as much as possible, and they may help you at least process your feelings before you try anything more.

Would it be possible for you to talk to a friend about your problems? Otherwise you could join 7cups, and talk to a listener - they are good listeners, and it may help you to open up to them. No matter what topic or issue is bothering you, here on 7cups is always someone who wants to listen and help. If your situation should seem too bad, you may try to talk to a therapist - also here on 7cups. There is always a solution, no matter how helpless you feel right now. And talking about a problem is always helpful.

You can try speaking to Listeners here at 7 Cups- you can additionally try a therapist or a third party to discuss your problems and a potential next step. You can also discuss the matter with your trusted friends. If you want to start a dialogue with your family, you can try by first having a discussion with them about why you want to tell them about your problems. When I feel that I cannot talk to my family or friends about my problems, I either try a therapist or write down my feelings. I am a huge fan of journaling :)