TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
My mom is way controlling, yet she has issues of her own. I think I'm a decent person, I take care of my brother, I keep myself clean, and I tell her everything. But she justs hates me for everything. I'm not the best student, even though I try my hardest, and she just yells and yells about it. Sometimes, if it gets really bad, she'll start hitting me. Once, a few years back, she hit me so hard that she cracked my skin and nearly gave me a concussion. She just won't be happy with what I do. And this was because I didn't want to join the track team. Also, she's very downgrading. She tells me daily that I'm fat, ugly and stupid. I swear, she acts just like an immature teenager. And she forbids me to go out and date since she's too busy dating. Seven men at the same time. Since her typing skills are bad, I type messages to her boyfriends for her. And she is still married to my dad. She teaches me and my brother to hate him, and he teaches us to hate her. They are both a bit violent and overreact all the time. They openly cheat, and try to convince me and my 9 year old brother that this is good. I don't buy it, I really don't want nothing to do with them. My mom especially. The only thing seperating me living in my house as a child rather then a tenant, is me not having to pay rent. And she's told me before that I needed to pay rent if she hates me enough. Please help me. I've tried talking to relatives and Counselors, but they all side with her, since they all choose to beleive my mom's side of the story rather than mine

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Thank you for contacting TEEN LINE It sounds like your really frustrated with everything that is going on. This situations must be really tough, I really appreciate you having the courage to contact us. I feel you have a strong character and seem like a great sister. I'm really concerned for you. You said you had talked to a counselor before, was this at your school? Is there any other trusted adult you feel you can talk to? someo ne like a good friend?

Here's a number for a 24-hr child abuse National hotline (800) 422-4453. This hotline may help you talk about whats going on at home. Just so you know, You are not alone in this situation. It is not right waht your parents are doing and you should not have to be in a terrible situation like that! We just want what's best for you, help you stay positive.

So if you have any other questions or concerns you can contact TEEN LINE. The number is (951) 826-4673 or (310) 855-4673. We are here any night from 6-10 pm PST. Well Good Luck with everything. A TEEN LINE listener