I have been lying to my parents for as long as I can remember. Each time I create a new lie, they are getting more and more disappointed in me and less mad. They say how if I really cared about them more than the things I'd lie about, then I'd stop. And it's true, I do care about them and I love them so much, but I can't stop. So they keep on believing that I don't truly think they're more important.
Every time I get caught, and I know that I will never get away with anything, but it doesn't seem to help me stop. They always give me a consequence, and then before it's even over, I screw up my life again and lie about something else. I truly believe that I'm addicted to lying, and I've dug a hole so deep, to climb out and start a lie-free life seems like such a big a task, and I just can't do it.
I love them so much, but they can't see it. I want a good relationship, and I want them to be proud of me, but that can never happen until I stop lying to them.
If there's anyone who is in a similar situation or who can help me, please. I really don't know what to do. I've already lost my family, I don't want to lose my friends and everyone I care about.
Thank you all so much.