Some people will just never understand what you're going through, how you feel, why you feel that way, etc. People will also just want to ignore it, they aren't the ones dealing with it so they hope it goes away. You just have to know that what you're feeling is 100% valid. It's okay to not be okay, and it's okay to not want to be okay at the moment, you're your own person. I hope your mother changes her mind, or that you find another way of coping. xx

You don't have to be okay. Just be polite, hard working, and real. Nobody has any business asking you to do anything other than what I say above.

In the years to come you can be okay. For now you have to get through a time of your life that is hard. We all have these stages and when we are out of them we barely know what all the fuss was about... it's a strange thing but something to look forward to. In ten years you will be in a different emotional space, with different problems, and this stuff won't bother you any more.

I'll tell you a secret. Life gets easier after you have gone through this.

Thanks for reaching out to communicate. How old are you? Is it possible for you to continue with therapy with someone else who is a good therapist but maybe has a sliding scale for cheaper fees? Is your mom supportive in other ways? some people just really don't understand the need for counseling at times. What else is going on in your life at school and with friends? What have you learned from counseling,?feel free to friend me if you like. I have benefited a lot from counseling and continue to go.

We all must learn that there are mountaintops....and valleys. Right now, it sounds like you are in a valley. There are things to be learned here, too.

and, remember, your past is to be learned from....things that went right, repeated........things that went wrong, avoided.

But, don't live in your past. Use your past to move into your future.

Just my opinion.

Why don't you suggest to mom that she talk with your therapist and get a professional opinion, if you need more therapy, and if she thinks she knows more then a college educated therapist, call your counselor and ask him/her to talk to your mom on your behalf. These are just a few suggestions. If you really believe mom is getting in the way of you getting the help you need, there are other things you can do also. Keep us posted.

God Bless