My mom used to hit me and that made me cry at night for like the first month and then crying didn’t seem a reason so i stopped i haven’t shed a tear for like 3 years already finally this year she stopped hitting me but now she yells a lot and compares me to my cousins and my friends. At school I act tough around others but it hurts inside, everyone around me is just scared to get near me and that hurts me but i know if i get close to them and hear there peaceful family stories it’ll kill me inside. I’m new on this website and i hope it helps me.
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Be nicer to people in school, tell jokes, meet new people and when you turn 18 move out! I was a very big ***** at school because I was abused at home and its not fair to take it out on others because of what’s happening at home, be strong and try to have fun and be more relaxed around people, its never too late to change
Hi Anna, I’m also new here. Your mother seems to be insane. How old are you? Your mother don’t have the right to hit you and yell at you whatever you do. Child abuse IS a crime. Are there any adults in your school who you trust? You should tell it to someone, so they could help you. Being tough to others is the consequence of the abuse you have to endure at home.
people_do_care: It’s not Anna who has to change. It’s her abusive mother, not the teenage girl who only defends herself within her quite limited opportunities. I was also an abused child in a country where children had zero rights and I didn’t have any hope or help, I know what I talk about. An abused child will never be “fun” and “relaxed” without help. Victim blaming doesn’t help.
i dont blame my mom she has had a very troubled childhood and i let her take out all her anger on me so she wont lay a finger on my little sister. thanks though
I’m sorry to hear that girl. What your mom is doing is not right at all. That’s abuse. Did you ever think of telling someone you trust? Or getting help? Maybe you were scared cuz that could make the situation worse… Its a very scary thought to wonder if I tell someone what is really going on at home… Would I end up in a foster care with strangers :/
How old are you? Jw If you’re almost 18. Or when you turn 18 you can move out…… That’s what I did when I was 18. Cuz I couldn’t deal with the the living situation that was at my aunt’s house. Long story…. So I moved in at my friend’s house( known for 9 yrs) They helped me with alot of and if I didn’t have them in my life I don’t know where I would be today. I would probably be more fucked up… & I never looked back. Half of my ” family” I no longer talk to them. I guess they hate me. But it’s whatever. I’m better without them. It’s sad how you’re friends family can be more of a family to you than the one you where born too. Thing’s will get better for you. I promise. Just focus on school. (If you’re in school that is) & Keep your head up high. & When you’re 18 you can move out & start a new chapter in you’re life. I hope this helped you a little. If you want to talk about anything. I’m here 🙂
Thank you for your support i’m only 14 i know that may be young but when i do tell someone they just shrug it off and say “your going though puberty” i dont really have friends cause i shrug everyone off. i focus only on my studies and thats whats gonna get my a good scholarship into a law enforcement program. Since my mom started doing that i am now immune to pain. I would really like to talk with you more.
Your welcome. & Okay. You can e-mail me or if you have a phone you can text or call me 815.516.9387
That isn’t true, I was abused and in high school I was always fun and relaxed, before I got help, being an asshole to everyone else isn’t going to make things okay at home it’s just going to make going to school almost as shitty as being home.
@_Ana_Cares_ I’m not saying to change who you are, just make little changes in your life to have a better attitude, I’ve been where you are, I mean it wasn’t just my mom but I’ve been there, it wasn’t her fault she had a horrible childhood, you know what though? It is her fault, don’t give her a reason to hurt you, making sure you graduate will be the best decision, then you can get out of there and help other people like you, and I’m assuming your just starting high school? Friends will pour in so don’t be so quick to turn them down
Ok thanks 🙂