Whatever is going on with your teenager,
Together we’ll get through it
Support for parents of teenagers
Living with a teenager is an emotional rollercoaster. There’s the stress of exams, peer pressure and hormones. The painful ups and downs of friendships, and fears about fitting in. Plus arguments over phones, curfews and pretty much everything else!
And then there are the really tough challenges. Like low self esteem, depression and anxiety, alcohol, drugs, self-harming and eating disorders – for some teens and their parents these are especially hard times.
From the outside, it can seem like other families are doing just fine. That it’s just our teenager who is struggling or being difficult. So we blame ourselves, or put on a brave face. We do everything we can to help our teen – but who’s there to help us when it all feels too hard? Genuine, effective and honest support for parents of teenagers is hard to find.
Whatever Together is the answer
Staying calm and strong while your teenager pushes you away isn’t easy. Keeping going while your teen is in crisis takes every ounce of strength you have (and more). Just to keeping going. Then there’s the shaming and blaming when teens make mistakes. It’s hard to talk to other parents without fear of being judged (or just being hurt by a stray thoughtless comment).
How would it feel if you could talk safely and anonymously with parents going through exactly the same thing? If you had a friendship group of people who get it – that you could reach out to wherever and whenever you need?
Whatever Together Community Forum
Our community offers a safe and supportive space where you can connect anonymously with other parents. Share the stress and worries of parenting a teenager and find the reassurance and resilience to keep going.
Whatever Together is:
- Anonymous – so you can be honest without fear of comeback on you or your teen.
- Moderated – so you can talk without fear of being judged, humiliated or shamed.
- Expert-led – so you can be sure the advice you are getting is sound.
What you can expect
You don’t need to do this alone. Parenting teenagers is hard. By joining our community you can listen to other parents, share what’s on your mind, give and receive support, join in discussions or start new ones and find others who share your experiences. It’s free. Why not join us now and have a look around. You will be very welcome.
“I only joined this forum a few weeks ago but have found such comfort and support here. It’s been amazing to know I am not alone in my struggle”
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