Help me say it
Hard conversations need a starting sentence—not a perfect speech.
Choose who you need to talk to and what you need from the conversation. Keep names and identifying details out of this tool.
Who do you need to talk to?
What do you need?
A start for your parent
“Hey, can we talk when you have a few minutes? I don’t need you to fix it right away—I need you to hear me first.”
Make the moment easier
Choose a calmer time, a place where you feel safe and one clear request. If the first person does not listen, try another trusted adult. If talking could put you in danger, use urgent help instead.