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My real birth certificate name is Brittany but that doesn't fit me or the way I live my life at all, so I go by Topaz. I don't fit in with my family so, if you've seen "cheaper by the dozen", a few of them call me "fed-ex". I'm not rich, or popular, and I'm not a daddy's girl. I'm not completely "broke" but I definately understand a life of poverty. I struggle with low self esteem and self confidence, and have contemplated suicide in the past. I am in honors classes and on the road to success in life. I am christian and my faith is important to me. It's safe to say I am your "run of the mill", average, "plain jane" type of girl. I've been told I'm mature for my age, though I do have my moments. I've been through a lot throughout my childhood, but I've also gained a lot of knowledge from my past, so hopefully it will pay off. I love to help people in any way that I can. So here I am, here to help.

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i'm seventeen years old. quite frankly, i'm tired!! I adore my mom, but she's out of control. She's been spying on me since i was 13. I'm not kidding. She has been monioring who I've been talking to and spying on everything I've said to them. Now that that's stopped a little bit because I don't go online as much, she's on my myspace every single day. she changes my songs. She told me to put this really funny song and now she's like, it's too strong, so she changed it back. I'm soooo upset. She needs to get a life, and she doesn't. Help!!

You need to make sure she realizes that what she is doing is driving you crazy. You should talk to her, ask her what's going on, and let her know what the problem is. But the key is to do it in a time when not only she is in a good mood, but you are too. If you aren't all upset and onfire, then you will be less likely to (unintentionally) smart-off or have an attitude in your tone of voice. If neither of these happen then hopefully the discussion will be productive and your mom will respond in a positive way.

Good Luck :]]
-Topaz

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