How Do I Get Away From My Family?

You didn't give details about where your mom and stepdad are at until 11pm at night but now that the holidays are here you probably would be expected to do more while they are at work. uming thats where they are at (?)..So deal with that as best as you can but here's what I would do in the future...get other activities going. School things, scholastic things, sports, projects, more time with friends. Even if you have to fake some of it just to get some time to yourself. You staying up dealing with adult things to 11 PM is not right. Where are your parents at that time? Remember this; you are not responsible for your mom and step dads problems. I would try to help with the younger kids but if they are going to put that kind of responsiblity on you then you make sure the kids are in bed earlier. Have the 7 year old help you with the 4 year old and you take care of the 2 year old. For now. I would try to get ahold of your real Father and start to work on developing a relationship with him. Don't expect much but just begin trying to see if there is a way you can spend more time with him. It appears your mother is out to lunch on what this is doing to you... and your older sister...has mentally checked out which is why your parents don't bother with her. Lastly, you are a sweet girl and really care about people, I can tell. Your situation with your parents divorce and the choices your Mom has made is affecting you but one day you will be old enough to make decisions of your own. Don't let your mother, your stepdad, your siblings or anyone tell you that you owe them anything in life or that you can't make it in this world. You are wonderful and I wish I had a daughter whom I could appreciate and love. Your mother loves you but it seems like she is living a selfish existence. And her children are being affected by it. God bless and Stay strong!