It's one of the hardest parts of parenting a teenager — watching them struggle and not being able to get through to them. And it's easy to start filling in the silence with your own story about what it means.

Wanting to talk to your parents and being able to talk to your parents are two different things. If you're a teen who loves your family but still can't get the words out, this one's for you.

For parents who are tired of trying. Who have asked questions, given space, pushed a little, backed off — and still feel like they're losing their kid.