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Hi there,
Im really pleased youve written. From what youve explained youre getting really down because of the problems at home, particularly with your dad. Writing this letter may be your first step to getting help.
It sounds like theres been a lot of stress around for your dad over the past few months. This has made life at home very upsetting and sometimes quite scary. You seem to be very understanding about your dads past and where his feelings and frustrations might be coming from. Youd really like to see him get some help, but I can also hear how frustrating it is that he isnt listening to you.
Youve explained how all of this is affecting how youre coping with school and your friends. I understand that you feel responsible for your mum's needs but you also need support yourself right now, as do your younger sisters. Although your dad wont get help it doesnt mean you cant. You might find talking it all through with one of the counsellors at ChildLine really helpful.
Because of your worry about everyone knowing everything where you live, Im guessing that youve written to me as youre not sure what would happen if you talked to someone at ChildLine. It might help to look at our confidentiality policy so that you know when a counsellor would have to talk someone else about whats been said.
Im really concerned that youve said that you dont think you can go on and are losing the will to live. I can hear that all of this has made you feel that your future cant get better, but with the right help and support you can build a brighter future for yourself. You can talk to the counsellors at ChildLine about these thoughts and feelings - they will really understand how real and overwhelming your feelings are. A ChildLine counsellor will want to support you and help keep you safe. I know that the counsellors talk to lots of young people who are trying to cope with these difficult thoughts and feelings.
You can talk more about any of the things youve told me with a ChildLine counsellor online by logging on for a 1-2-1 chat or sending an email or on the phone on 0800 1111.
In the meantime, take care,
Sam
You can talk privately to a counsellor online or call 0800 1111 for free.
You can ask me about anything you want, there's nothing too big or small. I read every single letter but I can only answer a few each week. My replies are published here on my page.