It all started when I was in elementary my mom couldn’t afford an apartment or a house. so we had to live out of her boyfriends van. After living in the car for like a couple of months we moved to a homeless shelter. It was hard going to school because I couldn’t be like the other kids. For me after school was just going back to the shelter and that was it. I didn’t really get to play much and if I did play I would play with my older brother. I have 2 older brother but my oldest brother got kidnapped by his dad my mom said so I just recently met him. But anyway once we finally got out of the shelter we moved into a town home with my moms boyfriend after a while it was really good but then he started to hit my mom. I was really scared of him because I was only in like the 4th grade. After awhile she left him and went to this other guy he was really abusive he would hit her 24/7. One time he het her so hard she lot her eyesight. I wish she would have left him then but she didn’t. He convince her to move to a different state with so in the middle of the night she told us to pack our bags because we are going with him. I didn’t see why she would do that. I would’ve thought she would’ve left him but she didn’t. When we got to the other state I finally met my real dad and so in summer I would go stay with him. When I would come back to my moms she would always say he het me all the time you were gone and stuff like that and I would cry feeling bad for leaving her and my brother there. But one summer my brother had enough and move to my grandmas in the state we came from. I was hurt really bad I was all alone to deal with this. I wish I could’ve have went with him so I could’ve gotten out of the mess….so one summer I did. I went to my dad’s for the summer again and called my mom begging her if I could stay with my dad and she started crying saying don’t leave me so u didn’t I went back. But when I went back there was a surprise she said she was going to leave him and move back the state we were at I was excited!!! All of those years of pain ended and we went back and started a new life or so I thought my mom didn’t get any more ahusive boyfriends but we struggled so much to the point were I didn’t even want to live we could barely afford food and rent.it was miserable and we are still struggling till this day. I don’t rennet how many times I moved to different apartments and schools I could never be in one place perminitly. All I wanted was just a normal life nothing fancy maybe a car so we don’t always have to take the public bus to places and a nice apartment. Then the anxiety started to happen I struggle through it everyday and it’s hard I want to kill myself but I know I’m not I just want to tell somebody my hurt and pain. I’m just so tired. I’m tired of not being able to be like normal kids like my friends I can’t never hangout out with them becuase I live across town my mom could only offered this apartment me and my brother have to sleep in the same bed or the couch I don’t think I ever had my own room in my entire life. I wish I could have my mom take me places like I play sports but never have transportation so Idk if I can even stay in them. In hurting so much but never tell anybody I just keep it all to my self so I don’t worry somebody I just want a break once in a while you know. That’s all I ever wanted and nothing more. My mom says I’m just selfish but she doesn’t understand no body understands even though they don’t I still love them and don’t want to leave them but I don’t know I don’t think I can let very long. Thank you for listening I had this on my chest for almost 6 years.
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I grew up in an isolated environment… playing too was very limited to pretty much myself once my older sister got past the playing part. I grew up in an abusive household… neglect, isolation, and emotional abuse. I’m not taking anything away from you… just letting that to some degrees I relate to you and understand a little bit.
I wish things were different for you. Your mother does love you very much… I don’t want to start guessing why she stayed in abusive relationships… not for me to endeavor on guessing.
Hang in there. I’m confident you’ll find the right path… the path that’s right for you.
I don’t think you’re selfish at all–anyone who went through the same situations as you would feel and think the same way you do, and in that sense, you’re more normal than you think. I grew up in a similar environment, with a mom who was treated very poorly by my dad. You are not alone. You’re very brave for sharing what you have, and for deciding to continuing to live despite your emotional exhaustion. Much braver than I was. Relief is possible, and hope exists for you. I sincerely hope you find both–hang in there! 🙂
I wish i could help you, i wish i was able to take away your pain. Your story left me shocked. I hope that your live will get better. Best of luck!
What a story! I’m sorry but I cant begin to imagine what you’ve been through. I het the feeling this is a snippet of your experiences. Well a problem shared is a problem halved. Venting is a great first step. Whilst I can only offer words of encouragement. Is it too much to imagine getting a job and having an income to give you some independence? Perhaps if you and your brother can earn a little in due time you can gain some more space? I guess this would also take the pressure off each of you too. To quote zigzag “hang in there!” 🙂
Thank you guys y’all made me cry. I appreciate all you guys kind words! 🙂
Thanks for sharing, yes, please try to hang in there like Zigzag said
I wish i could give you a big hug! I know how you feel. Know that all these has made you stronger…. Keep being strong.