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AAAAH
SO THIS ISN’T REALLY A HUGE PROBLEM
BUT I’M SICK OF MY SISTER
SHE GETS ME IN TROUBLE AND WHEN I CONFRONT HER SHE JUST CRIES AND I GET IN TROUBLE
LIKE, TODAY, SHE WAS MESSING UP MY ROOM (AND MY LIFE) AND WHEN I TOLD HER TO LEAVE SHE TOLD MY PARENTS AND NOW I’M IN TROUBLE AAAAAAARRRRGGGGGHHH
AND I’VE STILL GOT TO LIVE LIKE, 6 YEARS WITH HER. SHE’S JUST SO ANNOYING
I’M ANGRY >:(
I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO, IF I IGNORE HER, SHE’LL TELL ON ME, IF I TALK TO HER SHE’LL MESS UP MY LIFE AGAIN.
I have a friend like that. She doesn’t get me in trouble but she makes me do things I don’t want to do. She juust messed up my room yesterday… You can’t say no to her, if you say she can’t come to your house she says ‘okay I come in five minutes!’
Maybe you can tell her you don’t want to hang out with her? Or tell your parents the truth. In my case ignorance always works
I’ve tried both 😛 Thanks anyway <3
I don’t have any advice, really, all I can say is YOUNGER SIBLINGS ARE SUCH A PAIN!! (Wait, is your sister even younger than you?)
Anyway, I guess this “annoyance” isn’t gonna last long, she’s probably just going through a stubborn phase. Don’t worry, she’ll grow out of it. Just grit your teeth for the next six years and sorry if this sounds really insensitive because I suck at advising people. 😛
^hugglezzzz^
Anyways, try to have a private conversation with your parents with this.
No geese involved!
I’ve trieedd my sister starts lying, like when she was secretly doing something and I told my parents and they confronted her but she just said it was ME who did it
Yey no geese 😛
OH MY GOSH GUMMY I COULD NEVER RELATE TO YOU MORE 😮
*hugs* Ignore her. I’d let your parents know what she’s doing, too. I hope she stops. <3 <3 <3
I’ve tried like, EVERYTHING, nothing works
Thanks though 🙂
I’m really sorry. Talk to your parents, and if they don’t believe you, rig up a video camera or something 😛 *huggles*
*hugs* I also have a really REALLY annoying sister, I know what it’s like. 🙁
I’m painfully aware that I fail at everything I want to do…
Speak French, Dutch, and German. Ha. I’m horrible at French. And it is one of the things I really strive to do. I have studied so much the past couple of days. I’m stupid, and I’m ugly. I fail at even deciding who I am or what I want to think. I can’t even draw anymore. If I ever could… I can’t sing. I can’t write at all. Can’t animate. Can’t be a good sister or a good friend. I can’t even help people. I can’t keep friends. I can’t protect anyone. I can’t fight. Can’t fix anything.
No wonder all my friends want to leave me. I’m a sad excuse for a friend. Bad excuse for a person. A bad reason to waste time helping. I’m a waste and a failure. I lie. I’m ambitious and delusional. I think I may actually get somewhere one day, when I know that I’m a screwup. Why do I come back here to make you guys waste your breath on me?! I’m not worth it. I’m a scaredy cat and depressed and stupid and all around horrible.
I can’t handle it.
but i promised myself and a friend i would never do it, i don’t have the guts anyway. One more thing. I’m a coward.
My friend is mad at me irl. My friends are turning away from me. I’m loosing touch. With friends. With myself. Slowly but surely…
just…. i wanna go… i promised though. :/
You know what? I’ve known you for like a couple weeks and even I know that you aren’t a single one of these things. You aren’t a failure. You aren’t stupid. I don’t know how you got all these ideas into your head, but they have to leave because they’re so wrong. Daisy, all of us feel like this at some point of time, just confide in someone who does know how special you are. It isn’t you who isn’t worth it, it’s the people who think you aren’t. You are going to get somewhere, just believe in yourself. Refuse to give up. You’re good at lots of things, you just haven’t realised it yet. Most importantly, just be yourself. No one else can do that for you. It’s okay to have flaws, it’s human. So I’m not going to let you think of yourself as a waste. We’re here for you, remember that. *hugs*
I’m the same way. Sometimes it can feel like I’ve got no skills. But it just takes work. Not everything comes easily to everyone. I’ve been doing the alto saxophone for three years and I have no talent whatsoever and can’t sightread, but I’m in Symphonic Band (audition band) and a first in Concert Band, and I did a solo at the last concert. If you enjoy it, you have to work for it, and it’ll make it more enjoyable. But there are definitely things you’re good at, and maybe it’s time to look into something else. Try a sport. An instrument. Take an art class, or a certain kind of art that you haven’t tried before. Childhood is a great time to try out stuff, because it’s okay if you fail, and you can try something new. Good luck! I know you can do it 🙂 *huggles*
Things have only gotten worse with my parents. Last night, because I refused to join a fight, my dad charged me down with a belt, not to mention it was leather. He blindly hit me several times with it, I’m not going to tell where because if you live where I do, you would easily be able to identify me and I don’t think I want that yet, but anyways, I have visible bruises on the places that did get hit by the belt… I’m still scared, I’m still hoping that they would just get divorced.
otternose….. you NEED to call the police… i am super sorry about everything.
I’m so sorry. I don’t know what to say… maybe you can ask another adult, like a teacher or a neighbor to help you out. It’s not fair that you get caught up in your parents’ fights. If you want to, you could just tell your parents how torn you feel when they’re arguing. Hopefully they’ll listen and stop fighting for your sake. If you’ve already tried that and it hasn’t worked, I think it’s time you involve a close friend or relative.
Oh my gosh. Otter, that’s against the law. If your parents are abusing you, you need to get outside help. Try to get out of the house when they’re fighting and find another adult. Make arrangements with a friend who lives close by to go over to her place whenever your parents are fighting, and notify the authorities. I’m so sorry you have to go through this 🙁 *huggles*
Grr… I HATE MYSELF RIGHT NOW!!! I came off as rude on the Blog… I’m really upset with myself right now. 🙁
You mean that comment on Ask Jaysnow page? I personally don’t think you were rude 🙂
Fallenpaw, sometimes things just come out wrong. You can still fix it though! If you hurt someone’s feelings, its one of the easiest things in the world to apologize, and/or state that you weren’t trying to be rude. Good luck.
Thanks Dawny. 🙂 <3
No prob, glad I could help.
Was it on Ask Jaysnow? If so, I saw that, and I didn’t think you were being rude😊 Maybe some people just have different views on what is offensive and what isn’t? I don’t know. 😝 DON’T HATE YOURSELF FALLEN YOU ARE AMAZING!
Yes, it was on Ask Jaysnow. Thanks Shiv, you made me feel much better. 🙂 <3
It’s okay! We all say awkward things all the time. Anyway, we all KNOW that you’re the nicest ever!
Thanks Drizzle. <3 🙂 (Also: I know I already said this 😛 but, welcome to the BlogClan Wiki! )
Don’t hate yourself. Sometimes we say things that might be rude now and again. The fact that you realized it makes you an amazing person.
Thanks Owlheart. 🙂 <3
*huggles* Don’t hate yourself. The comment on the Ask Jaysnow page wasn’t really that rude. You didn’t say it in a rude, mean, or patronizing way. Actually, you put a smiley in the comment. Don’t beat yourself up over it. You apologized and made it clear you weren’t trying to hurt someone’s feelings or come off as rude. Actually, you’re like, super sweet. You made a teeny mistake and I’m sure none of us think anything less of you for it. It’s easy to come off as offensive online, even if that’s not what you mean. Mistakes will be made, so don’t be too upset over it. <3
Thanks Silv. 🙂 <3
The blog is probably one of the best places to make a mistake, because everyone’s cool with it as long as it was just a mistake. You’re absolutely fine. I’ve done it before, and it does feel terrible, but it’s really okay. We all know you didn’t mean to be rude. And I saw your comment, and personally I don’t think it was rude, just a bit uncalled for, but that’s perfectly okay 🙂
Thanks Wavey. 🙂 <3
Hey guys. So I accidentally snapped at my dad (let’s call him Thistlefrost) and he flipped out and said that he was sick of my attitude. I tried to talk to him, and he said “you’ll always have a father, but you don’t have a friend.” So now my mom (Russetbreeze) hates me and my dad hates me and I think I may be becoming suicidal.
Aw. Your parents want the best for you, thats why they’re coming off as snippish. It used to happen to me with my grand parents until I realized they’re so grumpy at me because they love me. Don’t beat yourself up on it. And definitely don’t start thinking harming yourself is the solution. Maybe talk to a school counselor, or a doctor. *huggles* <3 <3 <3
I’m sure they don’t hate you!🙁 *huggles*
Oh yeah, and he also said that I am a selfish little brat who doesn’t care about anyone. Yep. Goodnight, BlogClan.
*huggles* I’m sure they don’t hate you. When you fight with someone, the two parties don’t ever really think rationally. They say things they don’t mean in the heat of the moment because emotions are running wild. Parents say things like that a lot of time. Obviously that doesn’t make it okay, but as a child, there’s not much you can do. Maybe your parents just feel like you’re ‘rebelling’ or something. Your dad was probably just irritated you were ‘talking back’ (I’m not sure if you were, but he probably interpreted as such) and that you had snapped at him in the first place, and was probably trying to say something to make you be quiet.. When he’s calmed down, go try and apologize for snapping at him. I can’t promise he’ll apologize in return. Actually, a lot of parents have too much pride to say sorry to their kid or admit that they were wrong. Sorry about that.
I hope it works out. <3
Oh no Rain!! *huggles* I’m sorry! I’ll be your friend if you want. Your parents will come around, *huggles*
I’m sorry. Let him cool down a bit and then talk to him again. Talk to your mom too, and if she’s still mad as well, maybe try a sibling as a bridge? He’s probably just upset. Please don’t kill yourself, you’re a wonderful person and the world would lose so much if you were gone. *huggles*
*hugs* I’m really sorry, Rainspirit. If you’re becoming suicidal, I would talk to someone, like a school counselor. Therapy might help, too. I hope you’re feeling better soon, and I hope you can clear things up with your parents. <3 <3 <3
I’m so sorry.
I’m very stressed right now I got a big test next Tuesday
Don’t stress! Study for whatever it is, take deep breathes, and try to assure yourself that everything will be okay. Maybe ask your teacher for some review work to refresh your memory on Monday? I’m not sure when everyone’s Spring Break is, but I’m on mine right now. Hope you do well on your text, Echo.
Don’t worry! Just keep studying and you’ll do fine! Remember that if you get a bad grade there is always something you can do to compensate for it! But you’ll do great!
*huggles* Make sure to study and get lot’s of sleep. Good luck on your test! 😀
Good luck with your test! Study and tell yourself you’re doing all you can. *huggles*
*hugs* When you’re stressed, reading, listening to music, and exercise often will take your mind off things. Make sure to study, and you’ll do great! Good luck, Echofeather! <3 <3 <3
i just realized i got so caught up in helping people and studying french and other stuff i forgot to study for science and history ahhh! D:
so i am gonna be up ALL NIGHT studying! 🙁
and i feel ignored, my friend is mad at me, i feel like the most useless and worthless person ever. but everyone says no one changes. i wish i could change everything about me.
gosh i’m just sick and tired of everything…
That’s what I did last night because I totally screwed up on a project 😛 oh well, Try to get i done as fast as you can, don’t procrastinate, and maybe if it gets too late go to sleep and finish in the morning/at break or lunch or something. If it’s not due tomorrow, do it over the weekend and go to sleep now. Good luck! I know you’ll work through this. 🙂 *huggles*
*hugs* Forgetting to study can be one of the worst things in life. Also, you aren’t useless! You aren’t worthless! Think about some of these things you’re awesome at doing: You’re a great artist, you’re awesome at coding, and you are great at learning things! You’ll do great on your tests! <3 <3 <3
.my name is explanation enough
Gah! *hugs* I hope you feel better soon, Rainy. I don’t really have advice for any of this… argh. <3 <3 <3
Hey guys, this is probably going to sound silly and obnoxious since I should be thankful for my blessings, but my newborn sister seems to be just so PERFECT. I’ve always wished I could have a nice name, but my name (in real life) means bitter and also is an evil demon. She has such a pretty name. And she is being so… spoiled with all of her presents and such. It also seems like all everyone talks about is how absolutely perfect she is and the best baby. I love her so much. but she’s not the center of the universe. I know that I should be very very thankful for all of the blessings that my family has, and I am, very, but lil’ sis is just SO perfect. I’ve been taking a lot of responsibility lately and now I just want to be a bit babied, but my parents are really busy. This was a
stupidpointless post and I feel like an ungrateful fox-heart for being jealous.*hugs* It’s okay to be jealous and it must be hard to get used to maybe not having enough attention! *hugs* But your sister is only, what, a week old? Many of your family might not know her that well and everyone loves cute babies, so naturally they’ll be paying more attention to her. And again, your parents are just busy because newborns are a bit fussy. In no time, it’ll be back to normal, and it’s great that you’re taking some responsibility now 🙂
Thanks, Flo. 🙂 I really love her. She’s only 4 days old.
I was in a bad mood when I wrote this after a long day at school, and I am feeling better now.
I’m glad you’re feeling better 🙂
*hugs* I understand your pain about name meanings. My brother’s name, if I remember correctly, means ‘god’s gift.’ My name’s meaning isn’t great either. Babies receive gifts a lot because… well, they’re babies. One of these days your parents will be really grateful for having you take more responsibility. It’s a good thing to that. I hope things go back to normal soon. <3 <3 <3
Thanks Fallen. 🙂
Its okay, Mint. I felt the saem way when my baby cousin came to live with us. For 7 years of my life i was the center of attention, and Im still getting used to her spoiled bratty bedroom entering self. But i love her, and shes fun to play with.
Thanks Lily. 🙂
Don’t worry! Lots of people feel that way when they gain a new sibling!
Thanks. 🙂
It’s okay, Minty. Your family still, and always will, love you, deep in their hearts. Since your new sibling was just recently born, she’ll get a lot of attention for some time, but you’ll still get attention from us on BlogClan <3
Hey, guys. Lately I’ve felt a little stressed out, and I don’t know why. I’ve become sorta friends with Woodpaw. Just a little down, and I could use some advice. I’ve just felt a bit odd since Woodpaw asked me out, and just alone. 🙁 I could use some hugs.
*hugs* I think it’s great you were able to make friends with Woodpaw. Maybe you’re just stressed because you feel a bit guilty after rejecting him. It’s okay though, if you made the choice you wanted too, it’s gonna make you happier in the end. We’re here for you! 🙂
*hugs* Reading, listening to music, and exercise can help get your mind off what’s making you stressed. I hope you’re feeling more like yourself soon. <3 <3 <3
*Hugs* I’m sorry. I don’t have good advice on me, but I’m here for you.
This isn’t about me, but I COULD use some advice right now.
I have two friends. Let’s call them Quickpaw and Frostpaw.
Quickpaw is more of the physical type, with hugs, squeezes, and so on. Frostpaw is the opposite, and doesn’t like it.
They argue every day. This would be their conversation:
QUICKPAW: You don’t like me anymore.
FROSTPAW: What do you mean?
QUICKPAW: You’re always glad to hang out with Willowpaw, and you don’t like to be with me.
FROSTPAW: That’s not true!
QUICKPAW: Well, prove it!
So… yeah.
I feel you
Usually I’m one of those friends, but I have many situations like that.
I’m not that great of an advice giver, but maybe try to talk to both of them separately for a bit, and then try to bring them together. (yeah I’m really bad at giving advice)
Oh well. Me too.
I’ll try, but I’m an awful talker. Like, SERIOUSLY a bad talker.
They’re like this up-and-down thing. Like one moment they’re best friends, and the other moment they’re blowing each other’s heads off.
This might be a rant, this might not be. I’m so angry. Really, really angry. My Mom is sick and acting like a weakling and that just makes me SO ANGRY. I know I’ve said this MANY times, but I want to be tough, and I was thinking I could be more out there about it, but then I asked my SICK MOM about it and she told me that my tutors, who I’ve acted happy and sweet around before (I’m being home-schooled now!) would find it really weird if I started wearing outfits like this: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=top_blouses&productid=2000208924
So what can I do for people to take me seriously? And NOT think it’s weird and sudden, this has been bouncing around in my mind for a long time. Also, anger shortens your life, but I’M JUST SO ANGRY AND NOBODY UNDERSTANDS ME IN MY LIFE AND I JUST –
Help.
*hugs* I would discuss that with your tutors, because if they understood how you’re feeling, they may very well understand you. <3 <3 <3
I just need to vent stuff out right now
A couple months ago, my parents found a new house, and we moved in in July. I was living in that house for 10 years, and it meant a lot to me(even if it was small). My parents found a buyer for our old house, and they’re moving in today, and I’ve been missing my old room and house a lot over the past week. I won’t be able to go inside again after today. What’s worse is that it was technically my own fault, as I was the one who kept saying that I really liked this house(Don’t get me wrong, I like the new house, but I’ve been living in my old one for so long, I got pretty attached to it).
Sorry, I know this is pretty stupid to complain about.
I’m so sorry. *Hugs*
Thanks for the hug 🙂 ‘huggles’
It’s not stupid! I miss my old house too… I lived there for 9 years, and was the only house that I remembered before the one that I live in now. Sometimes I find myself feeling homesick even now (it’s been years), but just remember what you loved about it. I always think about my old backyard when I hear trains (you could hear a nearby train from there), and it makes me happy that I can hear that in other places too. 🙂 Good luck settling in your new place, and I hope that you can find some happy memories to make you feel better too <3
Thanks, Laurel 🙂
I know moving is hard I moved a lot *hugs*
Thank you!
*hugs* It’s not stupid, Mistle. I’m pretty sure a lot of people go through that. I don’t really have advice for you, but I hope you’re feeling better about it soon. <3 <3 <3