Skip to main content Skip to bottom nav

What do I do if my father is abusive?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 4, 2016
...read more
You have to tell a trusted adult, maybe a teacher or coach or counselor. You can get help many different ways.
Struggling with Family Stress?
Find relief with 7 Cups online therapy.
Profile: Camila4u
Camila4u on Jan 12, 2016
...read more
If my father is abusive i would talk to someone i can trust about the issue and if it occurs again futher procces may take place
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Feb 2, 2016
...read more
First, you should not try to fight back. Or at least, don't let it go too far. Try to get him to know what he is doing, and how it is affecting you. Talk to your mother about it, if she really loves and cares for you, she will know what to do.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 1, 2016
...read more
Open up to a close friend or a trusted adult. Tell them what is going on, but that you don't know what to do about the situation. Get help from someone you really trust.
Profile: Christinainspiration1
Christinainspiration1 on May 15, 2017
...read more
I suggest for you to talk to someone you trust. The best thing you can do is to report it to a police or a mental health counselor. No one deserves abuse.
Profile: happyDreamer58
happyDreamer58 on Aug 28, 2017
...read more
Seek out an adult you trust and let them know what is going on. It can be a teacher, a parent of one of your friends, or someone you look up to.
Profile: SeamusMaraemh
SeamusMaraemh on Nov 14, 2017
...read more
Reach out to someone. If you're dealing with an abusive father, you are likely to still be in grade school (1-12). There are counselors who know how to handle these situations. You are never alone; you can get support.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 10, 2018
...read more
I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. If you are actively experiencing abuse, please immediately seek help! Reach out to others in your life like family or professionals (teachers, counselors, etc) and tell them as best you can what's going on. If you feel in danger, please call the police (in the US you can dial 911). It can be scary to seek help, but it's very important for your well-being. You matter too. You are worth getting help. Your safety is the #1 priority. No one should ever be hurting you, physically or mentally. Please ask for help.
Profile: ZahraS22
ZahraS22 on Dec 8, 2020
...read more
First of all, If you're seriously being hurt or harmed, tell a trusted adult right away. This can be hard because the abuser (the person who is hurting or harming you) might have frightened you into staying quiet. No matter what the abuser says, abuse is always wrong — and a kid can ask for and get help in a few different ways.can call a special telephone number called a helpline, such as 1-800-4-A-CHILD. This hotline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Your call is private and the people who answer the phone are trained to help. You also can go to https://www.childhelp.org/childhelp-hotline/ their website to get help. It takes a lot of courage to talk about this kind of thing, and sometimes it takes a while to feel strong enough to talk about it. That's OK! Just know that, in the end, telling a safe person is the bravest thing a kid can do. It can feel really good when a kid takes steps to stay safe and happy and stop abuse from happening. So, If you feel like your parents/guardians are being abusive, contact a trusted adult person, whether it be in person, on the phone or maybe write a note, an email, or send a letter to the trusted adult. You could try and contact your school counselor, teacher, school nurse or coach. If you can't do that, tell a friend's mom or dad, big brother, or big sister. Tell someone who answers the phone at a hotline service, such as 1-800-4-A-CHILD. I hope hope answers your question. Take care of yourself! ~Zahra💕
Have a helpful insight? Don’t keep it to yourself.
Sharing helps others and its therapeutic for you.
0/150 Minimum Characters
0/75 Minimum Words