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Crying really does make you feel better afterward.

What have you been lying about? Can you come clean before they find out?

also how old are you ?

I don’t really think that crying will do me much help, all it does is make me feel worse and more weak.

I’ve been lying to them basically of all and everything about who I am, or rather what I like. They wouldn’t approve at all of what I like. For example I like watching movies and shows with gore in them and such.

I’m 16 going on 17.

I don’t see any problem with that. I dont mind a bit of horror myself sometimes. I also like comedy and romance. Why wouldnt they approve of that ?

Like I said, that’s just an example, there’s plenty more I’ve lied to them about. Like how late I’ve been staying up, how I’m feeling, and more.

And they wouldn’t approve of that, because I’ve watched some rated R things, and other things they don’t find “appropriate” for me whatsoever.

What’s more, I feel guilty for all and everything. I feel that I’m a waste of their money. A waste of everything really.

If what you are doing is making you feel guilty then stop doing that.

Parents, in general, do what they do to try to help. It’s good to try to keep that in mind. If it feels condemning, they are actually trying to help. Parents feel responsible and want you to grow up to be a good person.

Please take the time to read my post you may find something there to make you feel better.

Lies upon lies … the downfall of mankind. I know how you feel, lying to parents to make them see what you want them to. It becomes part of your life, lying to them.

First off, I would like to know how long you’ve been pulling these lies for. It may seem trivial, but have you ever considered the possibility you’ve become attached to your lies? I have sometimes found myself lying about things that mean nothing, just because I’m so used to it. I don’t tell the truth about anything.

If this is the case for you, you might not have even realised it until you read the above paragraph. I recommend, before anything else, that any time you tell a trivial lie quickly correct yourself. It may seem weird and stupid, but it may also help to break the habit.

With your parents, try changing your lies gradually over time to fit closer to the truth. Break them in slowly … if you want them to see the truth, or would just like to stop lying, that might be the easiest course of action. Unless you’re brave enough to simply tell them straight up.

I hope something from this helps you. If there are any other points you are willing to share, I may be able to help a little more. Good luck.