Dear anita,

That is exactly how it feels like…stuck in captivity. Soon I’ll move to the city in which my college is located, however, that will be a temporary solution. I’ve been asking others to help me with the situation by asking her to go to therapy, but it seems as if they’re too busy themselves. Mostly they tell me I could use more patience as she’s my mother after all and has to be respected.

My mental health…I’ve been used to living in a state of fear and anxiety. As I was craving for love, support and approval I got myself into some toxic friendships, which only resulted in more chaos. Trouble at home, trouble at school, the difficulty of living alone in anther city…it seems as if all the doors are closed at the moment. However, I’ve never liked sitting around feeling sorry for myself, and am looking for ways which help me cope in the best way possible. Mostly I care a lot about my studies and I’m afraid all that is going around has had a negative impact on them. What do you think I can do to stay motivated and focused?