[Xun]

1.) Then I don't see why your parents should be complaining about you being lazy when in reality they're not willing to drive you to school. Then again, it shouldn't stop you from being persistent in getting back to school and getting the education you just deserve. Go for an AA and you should be able to get more job opportunities. Also-- it's better to have a good mindset rather than the skillset. Apparently, employers would prefer workers who have good mindsets and are willing to learn the skills over those who have the skills, yet don't have a good enough mindset.

2.) "Tried" seems to weak and it sounds like you didn't care about what kind of laptop you wanted.

3.) Book, chapter, and verse where I can find it in the bible or it doesn't exist. OmO Girl, you need proof. Also-- if you call it slavery, then the shit I go through must be hell. If your parents actually BEAT you for not doing stuff, then yes, I will call it slavery. What I'm going to call your "work" situation is simple chores unless I get confirmation that they actually hit you for not doing anything.

4.) No, I see no need to actually read other posts. So I'm assuming you're the only girl in the family, then? And do your brothers have school? If they do, then you shouldn't go to them and ask for help if they're doing work themselves. If they don't, then tell them you'll teach them how to work so they can help you around the house.

5.) You really shouldn't care about who remembers and who forgets about your birthday. If at least one person remembers, then it should be just as satisfying, if not more so, as if a huge crowd recalls your birthday.

Really, you shouldn't care about what they say. Regardless of what they "want" from you, just remind them that you did what "needs" to be done. If they say it's not enough, then you tell them to do it themselves and tell them what they see is "necessary". Remember that there's a huge difference between "want" and "need." If your family has forgotten, then let your actions be a reminder to them.

I find it ironic that you don't believe in God, and yet you claimed earlier that you know a little bit of the bible. However, I am more than willing to hear your reasons for not believing in Him.

Honestly, I believe it's better for you to share what has happened just to convince me that the shit you're going through is legit shit. Anyone can throw this type of drama on the internet and watch as the thread floods with words of encouragement. I'm not saying this to put you down, I'm just telling you what I've seen in my time being on the internet.