Thanks for reaching out to us tonight! It sounds like you're dealing with a very frustrating situation! Its definitely difficult to move from place to place to place. That sounds like a tough thing to have gone through! Its good that you've finally found a place where you have great friends and family; its no wonder you wouldn't want to leave that!

What about talking to some other family members about this situation? Let them know how you're feeling and see if they can talk to your mom. Sometimes adults are more likely to listen to other adults about a situation, than their children. You could try talking to an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or maybe even another adult that you are close to and see if they can have a conversation with your mom about how you want to stay where you are and not move.

What about mentioning it to talking to your dad or your step-dad and seeing if they can mention it to your mother--that might help her to realize just how badly you and your siblings want to stay, and not go through another transition of being uprooted again and moving to another place. You could also write a letter to your mom. Sometimes its easier to write something down and give it to someone rather than having a conversation face-to-face.

Tell your mom all the reasons why you don't want to move--you like your friends, its hard to move and be the "new kid", its tough adjusting to a new school, your family is here, etc. and give her the letter. Sometimes its easier to get your emotions out if you write them down.

See if any of those ideas work and help your mom to be aware of how you're feeling. Hopefully, she will understand what you're dealing with and you guys can work out a solution that everyone is happy with. Good luck!

Melissa, Counselor