Seeking Guidance on Difficult Family Situations
As a 16-year-old, I'm facing a really tough situation with my family, and my mental well-being is suffering because of it. Lately, I've come to feel that for my own sake, I might need to distance myself from my parents. They have a very quick temper and struggle with communication; trying to discuss anything they disagree with often leads to harsh treatment. This has made me and my siblings very hesitant to be around them. Being the eldest, I sometimes try to talk things out to make life easier for all of us, but it never seems to help. They often turn the situation around, saying things like, 'I'm too good a parent for you,' or 'If anything happens to me, you'll regret how you acted.' It's very draining. They can be very controlling, especially my mother, over everyday choices like what I wear or when I come home. It's become overwhelming because their reactions are so unpredictable and hurtful. I'm worried that I'm starting to reflect some of their negative traits, which is upsetting. I don't know what to do. I have a couple of years until I'm more independent, but balancing my studies with this pressure is hard, especially when they also want to decide my future path. Any advice from those who understand would be appreciated, insha'Allah.