I Am An Angry Child

by Candis
(Greenville)

I am 13 years old. My parents are alive, but I don't live with them. I would like to live with my mother but I think she is choosing her boyfriend over me.

So I live with my uncle and aunt. They are the worst people to live with. Everything they say is with an attitude. They talk about my mother in a bad way to me, and also my father. They blame me for stuff all the time.

Now I'm sick of it, and anger is building up inside of me. I think one day I'm going to blow a fuse. What should I do?

Response from Dr. DeFoore

Hello Candis, and thanks for telling your story here. I think it's very sad that it sounds like no one is really focusing on you and taking good care of you.

You have good reason for your anger. Obviously, I can't do anything about the people around you, but I'll try to help you find ways to feel better.

First, I think it will help you to journal about your anger, as described on this page. This will help you to honor your anger, by getting it out on paper where you can see it and reflect on it.

I think it will also help you to journal about the good things in you and the world around you, as described on this page. This will help you to shift your mind to focus on what is good, right and working in your life. This includes writing about the things you like about your mom, dad, aunt and uncle and all other family members.

Believe it or not, Candis, there is a lot of value in you and your world. The more you focus on that, the more it will grow for you.

Make up your mind to create the life you choose for yourself. Focus on the kind of person you want to be, and hang around people who will help you be that.

And whenever you can, laugh and have a good time. That will activate the very best in you.

Believe in yourself, Candis, and don't let anything stop you from being the person you choose to be.

My very best to you,

Dr. DeFoore

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