Family life in teenage years.

In the beginning I must admit I did find it hard not to argue with my family and at the time I could see nothing wrong, but in hindsight it clearly was very very wrong. I used to shout and disagree because I thought that it wasn't that I was chatting back it was that I was finally standing up for myself, turns out I was just chatting back and being a little brat but I think it is a faze and something everyone goes through.

Never feel as though you are a bad parent, in some ways I argued with my family because I didn't have the guts to stand up to anyone at school, yes as previously mention I rebelled but I never argued, I wasn't confident enough for that so I took it out on those closest, my family and I really wish I didn't, they have been a rock for me in recent tough times and they don't understand how much I respect them for it.

My younger brother is actually currently in the middle of his 'brat-fest' and growing was too big to his boots and trust me I have tried to sit him down and talk to him openly but he gives me the same response I gave him when he used to ask me what was wrong when he was only young, obviously he didn't understand then, he just thought I was mad for no reason which is a shame.

So my question is, do you think it is just a faze? Does anyone have any previous experiences?

To be totally honest, my family are pretty amazing and I think anyone would struggle to compare.

My mum, well she is just a star, she has been through so much with me and she has put up with so much of my rubbish over the past few years I don't know how she does it and continues to do it, and the same goes for my dad who is such an amazing guy, all he does is work work work to provide for the family, my mum does as well but he really does work long hours. As siblings go, my brother is pretty cool, yea we argue but he is genuinely fun to be around and I don't know what I would do without him.

I swear my dog has unparalleled senses as well, she just knows when I'm upset which happens often due to my hormones being through the roof. sometimes I wonder if all families are understanding and I seriously do not take mine for granted and are truly grateful to have them.

Open to any thoughts :)