Avoiding Unwanted Extended Trip

If you're looking for legal options to avoid the trip, consider these points:
- In Washington, you have the right to make decisions about your own health and well-being, including mental health.
- If you're a minor, your parents generally make decisions for you, but your mental health is a valid concern.
Have you considered discussing your mental health concerns with a healthcare professional who can support your decision?

If a healthcare professional advised you not to go on the trip, you can use that as strong evidence to support your decision.
You might want to:
- Share the recommendation from the healthcare professional with your dad.
- Emphasize the potential negative impact on your mental health.
- Suggest alternative solutions or compromises.
Do you need more advice on how to present this to him?

You can present this to your dad respectfully and assertively:
- Provide the healthcare professional's recommendation in writing.
- Clearly explain how the trip could negatively impact your mental health.
- Suggest alternatives, such as a shorter trip or different timing.
- Emphasize your commitment to your well-being.
Would you like tips on how to discuss this without escalating the situation?

To discuss your concerns with your attorney dad about not wanting to go on the extended trip, it's important to communicate in a respectful and clear manner. Start by providing the healthcare professional's recommendation in writing, explaining how the trip could negatively impact your mental health. Use "I" statements to express your feelings and reasons, and suggest alternative solutions, such as a shorter trip or different timing. Emphasize your commitment to your well-being and try to listen to his perspective to reach a compromise. Staying calm and avoiding defensiveness can help keep the conversation productive and respectful. If you need further advice on how to discuss this without escalating the situation, let me know.

Subject: Important Discussion About the Upcoming Trip
Dear Dad,
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to have an important conversation with you regarding the upcoming extended trip.
My healthcare professional has advised me against going on this trip due to the potential negative impact on my mental health. I have attached her recommendation for your reference.
I believe it's crucial for my well-being to follow this advice. I'd like to suggest some alternatives, such as a shorter trip or different timing, to accommodate both our needs.
I understand the importance of this trip, and I'm committed to finding a solution that works for both of us. I would appreciate it if we could discuss this further and find a compromise.
Thank you for understanding.
Best,
[Your Name]