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Edited: 4/17/2012 11:46 AM by
I Deserve To Be Happy

My dad is a emotional and physical abuser towards me and my mom. Mainly when he is drunk. My parents both drink A LOT. They have many different personalities. I am a only child by the way. I use to be a cutter, even went to a hospital for help. I feel like I have no one.

My dad doesn't even let me out of my house. He always tells me to go cut myself. I honestly wish he would die, he means NOTHING to me. My mom is drunk half the time and doesn't even do anything about this.

Oh, and I dropped out of school because of depression like a month ago. My parents fight every night and hit each other, and I'm home 24/7 (only child) so it gets pretty lonely and stuff. My dad won't even let me hangout with friends anymore. I just need out of this house. No one believes me or understands what I go through.

I'm honestly surprised I'm still here today. My dad has hit me many times, even with objects and gave me bruises. He doesn't even talk to me about anything, just treats me like crap. My mom, he hurts her too. She's stupid and won't do anything about it. Sometimes when we get into fights the next morning they forget about everything. This whole thing is just killing me inside. I deserve to be happy.

Edited: 4/17/2012 12:01 PM by
It sounds like you face a dangerous situation every day in your home which is taking a toll on you emotionally.  It is also concerning that you don't have the things that previously got you out of the home like school and being with friends.  Your e-mail talked about how you felt so depressed you left school and that you used to be a cutter.  You seem very strong to deal with all of these painful things and still keep yourself from cutting.    It probably was not easy, but you are doing the right thing reaching out. 

You don’t deserve this treatment.  Your family needs help.  Even if they are not willing to take steps yet, you do have some options to get help.    You could contact the Department of Human Services to make a report of abuse.  The number  is 313-295-8000.  If you don't want to make the report alone you can always call the Boys Town Hotline at 1-800-448-3000 and we can help you make the call.  When your father is becoming violent a more immediate option would be to call 911.  Let them know about the abuse and that you are afraid to be there.  Police can report the abuse and can help you find a youth shelter or a safe place for you to be until further help can be involved. 

Our environment can definitely affect how we feel emotionally.  Sometimes people can start to feel hopeless and suicidal.  Have you ever felt that way?  It sounds like you feel alone in this and that no one believes you.  We believe you and want to help.  You are absolutely right that you deserve to be happy.  Getting help is a step towards that.  I hope this has given you some steps you feel like you can take.  If you need any further help please e-mail back or call the 24 hour hotline at 1-800-448-3000.  Hang in there. 

Sincerely,

TJ, Crisis Counselor