I have a job and school, I have to help raise my siblings, I tutor people to earn extra money on the side, and I’m trying to transition (a complete burden to be honest). But my peers are always talking about meaningless bullshit about dating, partying or video games that I pretend to care about. I really want to tell them to shut up sometimes but I cannot because I cannot afford to lose these important relationships. I am 19 but I feel like a parent to people sometimes.

I really want a friend who actually supports me that goes beyond words. I’m so tired.