Okay, so first of all I live in the crappiest neighbohood ever. I hate my mom, it's not even just the normal teenage thing, she just doesn't know how to parent. She takes her emotions out on me, expects me to be the best at everything, doesn't comfort me, and overall doesn't care about me. I do well in school, and I do extra curriculars as well, so I don't get why she's so bad to me. I just don't have a good relationship with her. I keep getting mad over the smallest things, like today. We have four dogs, and two cats. I'm not too big on animals (and of course, I have to take care of these animals) but my mom decided to get two more lab puppies, and it made me mad. I told her I didn't want this, and that technically its illegal for us to have that many animals but she doesn't listen. She is going to get these two dogs that are going to grow up to be very large, and I'm going to have to take care of them. That will be six dogs, (four large labs, two smaller dogs) and two cats in this crappy little house in a terrible neighborhood. My parents are divcorced (and have been basically my whole life so I know that's not why I keep getting mad) and I really want to go live with my dad. I really don't know what to do, I just want to be happy and I'm not. Pleasee help..

And sorry its sooo long.

Hi, samitwoo!

One thing to do, is that you can continue to communicate here. There are quite a few folks here who have a lot of wisdom; are very caring and have very broad shoulder on which to lean.

If you're still in school, is there a counselor that you could speak with concerning some of your issues and concerns?

Thanks!

Have you talked to your father about living with him?

If your mom is taking out her emotions on you that likely means that there isn't anyone else. That isn't right though. You are still a kid and need comforting. Have you tried to comfort her even though it is not your job?

Having a lot of animals means many love, comfort and depend on you. They might complain a bit but are never argumentative or resentful. Even if they make a mess, we don't take it personally.

You should be expected to care for those animals that were gotten for you. Taking care of hers, no. It has been suggested that you talk with your school counselor. That's a good idea.

The crappy neighborhood probably allows you and your mom to have as big of a house as you do. What type of neighborhood does you dad live in? Tell him what's going on and ask for assistance even if all he is willing to give is advise.

In any case, talk to an adult. Get heard and get some ideas on how to both cope with and communicate with you mom. Find out what your mom needs to do to legally to have so many pets.