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Families can be a good source of support

Some families are able to offer more help than others. Ask yourself these questions to help you work out who you might talk to in your family:

  • Can I trust them not to talk to other people when I don't want them to?
  • Will they give me a hard time?
  • Will they make me more upset?
  • Can they offer me the help I need?
  • Do I want to talk to someone who is not involved in the situation?

Talking to an older family member or friend can be good. They may have had a similar problem or concern in the past.

I wouldn't talk to anyone in my family

Sometimes families can cause a lot of distress. Even if they are understanding you may still not want to talk to them about what is troubling you. If you don't want to speak to your family try talking to your friends, Lifeline (131 114), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or your local doctor. Kids Helpline has a website too for web and email counselling if you don't want to talk on the phone.

There are other people to talk to

You can also read about other people and services on this site in the Who can help you section and look healthcare professionals up in the beyondblue Directory of Medical and Allied Health Practitioners.

  • This content was created by Reach Out Australia.
  • Last updated 06 Sep 10

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2 Comments

made of glass

over 1 year ago

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I can't tell my parents anything. The recently spilt up but I just can't talk to them about it. I can't even talk to me friends. I'm always there for them but they aren't there for me. Its the same with my parents. Also when i get upset they get all annoyed at me and I'm like, huh?! Cause its not my fault, I'm so upset about stuff they say but they get annoyed at me. I mean come on, talk about unfair. I don't really think i deserve it but still. It would be nice if they didn't get annoyed at me. 

Ophelia.L

over 1 year ago

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Funny this factsheet is here. I always thought - I could look up to my family for inspirational advice, instead - I get my inspirational advice from a tv show, which depresses me even more.


When I was in Athletics, for Javelin - I was always coming 2nd and my parents never had time for me. Something, I was into and enjoying to do - they'd never want to see me be at my best.

Than, I made it through to the State Championships and I got 2nd for Javelin, as I threw the Javelin 23.6m and I was proud of that, but not as proud, because my family never came to see me play, for 4 years of playing Javelin - I was forced to call it quits, because no one was supporting me. I also coached Javelin (my parents were never proud of me).

Within that, I was writing poetry, and they didn't like my writing. It wasnt their style. Did you see that word: 'their style'? Fucking idiots they are!

Than, I came 45th all around NSW for the Mathetmatic competition and was awarded and they weren't that happy about it. At least I didn't get last out of the (how many people are in NSW?)? 

I have friends & they always tell me, they are going to make my life miserable, but the only people who make my life miserable - is them. My friends were always there supporting me.

I represented the school in sports, mostly, Athletics & Cross Country oh and also, Cricket! I think out of anger - that's how I got into the cricket team. I hit the ball from the basketball court to 'over the fence'!

And I got in the Volleyball team as a sub and they weren't happy. And I got 3rd in Swimming, but they weren't happy for that either.

My older sister: Square Dancing (she got 1st Place), I did Square Dancing to, but didn't stick to it and also did ballet, but I had a knee accident, which changed my life around. They were always supporting her and they think I am jealous now. Well, yes I am jealous! I wish my family came to watch me play sport and succeed in sport.

My dream when I was young, was to become a professional Javelin Thrower, but than I struggled with depression, so that backed me down and got a heart problem with Cross Country, so had to stop running. I guess that quote: "running isn't forever" is true!

I guess I am a failure to my parents. I just want a job & a 'get the hell out of this house' or 'get off this Earth', because God made a huge mistaken bringing me into this world! I don't deserve to be here, because clearly, I am not vital to my family.

I just wish my family can see what I am going through. I released my book and they're not supportive! Hm!

I'm tired of being alone. I even miss my bestfriend and I miss C. I hope she comes back 'no idea where she is now'! These people understand me better than anyone else!

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