Do you have a sympathetic friend that you could stay with for a little while? If you do, you should try that. Another thing you can do is if you have about $20, go to Walmart and buy a ‘burner’ phone-[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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(2/2) Could this be true? You’d think if you really loved your child then you would find any way you could to remove them from a harmful situation. Is this just my trust issues or??? It feels like he’s making[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
“At least we don’t hit you.” is something emotional abusers say.
A parent threatening violence is always abuse. Threats of violence are legally considered assault.
Are you in the United States? I would try talking to your school guidance counselor about this. They may know of services that can help you. Just so you know, guidance counselors are mandatory reporters in the US, so if[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Firstly, make sure there’s really no way you can move out. Is there a sympathetic relative who would take you in, or a friend whose parents would let you live with them for a while? You CAN get emancipated (in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I can tell you from experience that self-centered parents are very prone to projecting their own selfishness on their children. These toxic parents expect their children to essentially be dolls for them with no independent wants or needs, other than[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Please do move out, anon, I know it will be hard, but it will also be so, so worth it! I know you can find some place to live, whether it is with friends, or in affordable housing within your[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You are absolutely justified in feeling hurt, angry and offended by this reaction, anon. Your father, a person who is supposed to care about you, and do anything they can for you, has completely dismissed your pain and suffering, called[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…