In addition to being alone, being a disappointment to parents also left the teens feeling
unconnected. Sarah perceived she was a disappointment in her father’s eyes and she stated, “I
feel like I’m not good enough and stuff” (l. 175) and she felt “really rejected” (l. 302). Jennifer
also talked about being a disappointment to her mother. After her attempt Jennifer was taken to
the ED and she recalled the interaction with her mother while waiting for treatment: