Caitlin, sometimes things that seem totally ****ty happen for a reason. Maybe you need to get away from your mom and her boyfriend for a little while if they're buzzed when you come home from school? You *will* get through all this, and it will make you a stronger adult. I had a lot of hardships at your age too- my father died suddenly when I was 17- and I made horrible choices. I ended up raped and left for dead in when I was 21. Try to stay strong and focused and as someone said earlier- find a
stable adult (school counselor, etc) to help you through this process. The adults on this board are here for you too, but you definitely need someone in "real" life in your corner, helping you make decisions. Hang in there and please try to make it a priority to remember to take your meds. Things will seem unbearable if you don't.
