Me: "ugh. i'm so tired.
Mum: What? How are you tired? You're only 16!
Me: school was stressful today ...
Mum: Oh please, when i was your age, i attended school, had a part-time job and looked after both of my younger siblings!
Me: yeah, but my anxiety has been really bad these past few weeks, and it's exhausting, that's why i'm so tired
Mum: Oh Stop being silly - you're still young, you can't possibly be tired from a single week at school!
Me: well, i am, so ...
Mum: ...
Me: ...












