want surgery so badly..but can't talk to parents

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Hi,

I have been listening to you guys and getting great suggestions

for a while. But, I've been wanting surgery to correct my underbite

for many years. I'm 20, but the thing is, it would only be cosmetic.

I desperately want it however, as I think I have developed social

anxiety as a result.

The biggest hurdle, is to bring up the topic of surgery to

correct my underbite to my parents. Especially my mom, since my dad

would probably agree to anything..except excessively high

cost...hoping that empire bluecross blueshield will cover it. My mom

seems to get uncomfortable everytime i mention the topic..she doesn't

think I need it and thinks jaw surgery will result in a lot of new

problems. I hardly mention the topic either, maybe twice in my life,

since I get uncomfortable as well.

Help! I don't know how to talk about it. I feel like I'm holding

back a secret and I'm going to explode because of how badly I want

the surgery. I've been diving into a serious depression. Well, sorry

to be blabbering, but I'd really appreciate anyone who can relate.

Thanks, -