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Ehh..Life at the moment

I can't sleep and I'm not sure why, I've been laying here for like hours, but still I'm wide awake.

And I'm pretty stressed out lately, because my parents have pretty much been ignoring me, usually I hate having them on my case about every little thing, and constantly being around, but now that they've been ignoring me, I'm kinda sad.

My parents are in the middle of a divorce, it's not hostile or anything, but I have to move, and I know my parents have been working really hard to fix up the new house, but my mom hasn't cooked an actual meal in like 3 weeks, it's just been sandwiches, fast food, or frozen pizza, and ramen noodles.
and today, I did laundry without being asked, and my mom was super mad because I didn't do any of her clothes, and I didn't do any of hers, because I didn't know what she wanted washed, and I was just trying to help out and do me and my sister's and she got soooooooo mad, and it made me feel really bad, because I wanted her to be happy I was making an effort to help her out. Blehhh now i'm just ranting about nothing, I don't know I'm just in a really bad mood tonight, for really no reason at all.

That sounds tough. It's great you're trying to help out, don't forget that. everyone in your family might be stressed now and unrightfully took it out on you. idk, i really don't have any experience with divorce

I do have a lot of experience with insomnia and wanted to let you know what I've found helpful. I keep a journal right next to my bed. when I seem to be laying in bed without being able to sleep I write. I write every thought that I have or anything on my mind. Usually I am able to then empty my mind and get some sleep.

not sure if this would help you but it might be worth giving it a try

do you have anyone to talk to while the divorce is going through? it is normal to need someone to confide in.

parents are often extremely stressed and emotional when go through a divorce. it doesn't make them ignoring you or bursting into anger ok, but that may be part of the reason that those things are happening. not an excuse for your mom's behavior, but maybe an explanation.

perhaps you could suggest that you and your mom, and sister, go out and do something fun for just an hour or two to get away from the stress and tension and have some positive time together.