Couldn't tell my mum
16 year old female
Since I was 6 until I was 12 years old, I was abused by my father. I couldn't tell my mum about it because I didn't feel comfortable and she wasn't a very talkable person. Once the truth came out and the case went to court, it was an uncomfortable feeling between mum and I. She no longer let me be alone or listen to metal bands like Evanescence because apparently it was depressing.
After the court hearing couldn't be followed through I started hurting myself and stayed in my room all day. Eventually I saw my school counsellor about it and she recommended visiting Kids Helpline when I am feeling down at home.
Since then I have been feeling better and continuing on life. The basis of the story is: if you can't talk to your parents, find another avenue. Don't bottle it up because that is what I did and I just caused myself more strife than I needed.
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