My Parents and clothes

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Whenever we go out, they force me to wear uncomfortable clothes like they know I don't like it. When I tell them the clothes bother me, they either don't listen or tell me to deal with it. What can I do to make this stop?

Where do you folks go out?

If it's to a wedding or something, you have to wear nice clothes.

If it's just to McDonalds or something, why can't they just let you wear what you want-provided it's not dirty.

You could make a shopping trip to buy a formal outfit that is also comfortable. Feel all the fabrics before you try them on, check for itchy tags, make sure it fits and nothing is too tight. If, for instance, you find the waistband of slacks uncomfortable, look for pants with elastic or a draw string. If you're a guy and you feel like you're choking when you wear a tie, buy a banded collar shirt that doesn't require one. If you're a girl and pantyhose and heels bother you, get some cotton blend footless tights and some ballet flats.

If you have a diagnosis and your parents know about your sensory issues, they should be willing to go shopping with you to solve the problem. If you haven't communicated to them what it is specifically about the clothes that makes you uncomfortable, they probably think you are just not wanting to go out to events or you are being afraid of change when you have to wear something besides your everyday clothing.

If it's a tie, get a shirt with the neck size bigger than what you need and wear a bolo tie:

I recall having to go to weddings and not being required to eat the strange ethnic food that was served. And everyone else there was a total stranger.