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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Re: I know what it feels like...

[fallen_angel_04]

Advice...hmm...you've come to the right person! That's what I'm most good at is giving advice. Well, first of all, DON'T HARM YOURSELF AT ALL. I use cutting and other forms of harming myself as a way to deal...I'm getting better with that, but I still do it...please don't start that...if you already have resorted to it, stop asap. Not only are you hurting yourself, but you are also hurting those around you that care for you. Friends, other family, etc. Also, please know that anything that is said to you or done to you, is not your fault. It is never under any circumstance your fault. I have a hard time believing half the time that it isn't my fault, but deep down inside I know it isn't. Another thing I learned, is pray to God. Ask him for strength and ask him to help you through this. He will, and he is always there. If you aren't religious, then skip that...lol...but yea...you aren't alone hun. Being 14 and getting abused can be pretty rough, specially with the stresses of school and such. I was kicked out of school because of continuous suicide attempts and what not. I've been out of school for almost a year and a half, but I've gotten better over that time and I'm proud to say I am going back to that same school starting in September to finish my grade 12 and graduate. You can be strong, and you can make it through this. If you EVER need someone to talk to or cry to, you can email me, or add me to msn if you have it. my adress is fallenangel0438@hotmail.com
Hope things are well.
Lots of love.