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not my mom trying to get me to snitch on my adopted younger brother about his fucking feelings, she’s trying to force him to go to a shit fam therapist who genuinely was one of the worst therapists i have ever had and reports everything back to my mom
16 upvotes, 10 comments. Sidechat image post by Anonymous in Family Rants. "not my mom trying to get me to snitch on my adopted younger brother about his fucking feelings, she’s trying to force him to go to a shit fam therapist who genuinely was one of the worst therapists i have ever had and reports everything back to my mom"
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Anonymous 5w

he’s having complicated feelings right now about wanting to meet with his biological mom again, which i think is understandable and valid and i heard him out instead of just shutting it down, yeah his bio mom is a piece of shit but he still loves her and he needs to have a conversation with her at one point or another, he’s old enough. it just pisses me off, he’s so lost right now and really opened up to me last night when i took him on a trip to the record store, i’m not about to snitch

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Anonymous 4w

That therapist should be reported. Sessions are supposed to be confidential! Unless he’s a harm to himself or others

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Anonymous 5w

OP how old is your brother? Depending on the state, he might have medical autonomy and the therapist telling your mother would be violating HIPAA

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5w

As a younger brother, that was the right move. There has been countless times when I’ve leaned on my sister instead of my parents and she’s always come through for me. Good on you for treating him like your brother and having his back!

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 5w

he is 14 so unfortunately probably not :( we live in texas

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 5w

Usually not. Therapy is unique in the sense that HIPPA restrictions are more flexible. ESPECIALLY when it comes to minors, parents are entitled to FULL ACCESS

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 4w

Medical confidentiality doesn’t apply to minors. Parents, as their assigned guardians, have full access.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

exactly, it’s a load of bullshit and i’m about to personally pay out of pocket for a therapist that my mom doesn’t know about so he can be completely honest and feel safe to talk about his true feelings without it being reported back to her, and obviously i will just be paying for the sessions i would want to know nothing about them that he’s not comfortable sharing unprompted

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

Didn’t know he was a minor. Thanks for the info

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 4w

I assume he is… OP only said younger brother. If he’s an adult, then the therapist should absolutely be reported like you said!

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