Just wondering...

[abbylinn]

I'm technically not a survivor; I haven't gotten out of the situation yet. But I deal with verbal and emotional abuse from my mother, who calls me names and profanity everyday. I'm 17. But how do you deal with people who don't take your claims seriously

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[ragecarnuu]

I was thinking that you might keep a list of the praise and hurtful comments. When one side gets to her age. Show it to her and your dad. Parents are supposed to build up confidence not take it away.

You are survivor...

[alcheringa]

You haven't given up and you are still alive...that makes you a survivor.

Sounds like your dad just doesn't want to "rock the boat". It's definitely a difficult situation when those charged with protecting, raising, and helping you fail to fulfill their roles.

You may have to look outside to get the positive words that you can't seem to get at home. I know it doesn't change the situation, but it may give you strength to keep surviving until you can leave. The idea posted earlier of going to a counselor sounds good. Especially if you can find one trained to work with clients who suffer abuse.

Sorry for not being much help. Good luck, and be well.

[miniaturize]

Sweet heart, I was in your situation for the most part. I'm seventeen and yea.. The mental abuse has lead me to have severe social anxiety, Low self esteem, And I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in October 02.. All over this. I've ended up with a patrly bulimic habit (purging, no binging) and I;ve basically cut myself out of the lives of everyone I knew.

Talk to someone. Tell someone your hurting.

Two weeks ago I left. I'm living an hour north of my family in Dayton. Ohio. Best thing for anyone in our situation is to get out. Be it moving in with a friend or having the state take you out.

I got to a point where I was more than willing to take my own life to make the pain end... That's not good. No teen should ever have to feel that. If you ever need any support, I'm online.. Hit me up. All contact information is on my profile.

*hug*

Talk to someone... Be it someone at school, A church, A parent of a friend...

[_beryl_]

I can't think of anything you could do besides what's already been said but talking it out helps me a lot, and if you ever want to talk my sn is firefeather32, I'd love to hear from you. I'm in a similiar type of situation with my father right now.

*hugs*

[mishakal]

move out honey.. :( as soon as you possibly can.. just save up some money and move in with some girls you trust.