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[FONT=""][COLOR=""][SIZE=""]Do you ever feel like you keep secrets from your parents, that's what I have been feeling and doing for a while. Don't know how to tell them what I'm going through. School, friends and wearing masks all the time, don't mean to be upset about this, sorry.[/size][/color][/font]

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[FONT=""][COLOR=""][SIZE=""]Do you ever feel like you keep secrets from your parents, that's what I have been feeling and doing for a while. Don't know how to tell them what I'm going through. School, friends and wearing masks all the time, don't mean to be upset about this, sorry.

Welcome to Teen Help; believe me, I don't miss my birth parents one bit, but have great friends; friends with masks, but having the great gift of listening. You don't have to spill all your worries to your parents if you're reticent, but you can talk to your friends any time. Because good friends are everything.

You can also share your worries, fears and doubts with us. We are always here for you, me also. Take a day at a time; tomorrow hasn't happened yet. Stay strong for the day in hand and you'll be just fine. [/size][/color][/font]

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us! I can understand how it must feel having to keep secrets from your parents, especially with things that are putting a heavy burden on your shoulders.

I think it's important to remember that you don't have to tell your parents everything that's going on in your life. Take advantage of other resources you have available, such as your friends, mental health therapists, a private blog; the possibilities are practically endless.

A lot of us are feeling the same heavy weight you are right now, and I think it's important to keep ourselves distracted in the meantime. Is there anything you like to do or are talented at? Is there something you've been wanting to do but haven't gotten around to doing it yet?

No matter how long it will take, all of this will pass. Hang in there, you've got this.