TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Im so confussed, the things my mom does is slap me, sometimes pushes me up aginst walls, and calls me names, when i tell her i feel like she is abusing me she just laughs and says that what she is doing isnt abuse and some of her friends agree but some other people think it is abuse im just not sure wich is right, and i also feel bad because there are kids in alot worse situations then me, so maby im just being a wimp, please help me understand - a cunfused girl P.S sorry my spelling is so bad =(
TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey there
Thanks for contacting us here at TEENLINE. It seems like you are confused because your mom is hitting you, yet you are not sure if it is abuse. Also, you know kids are who are in situations worse than you so you feel like what you are going through is not that bad. Also when your mom's friends say that what she isn't abusing you, that can add to the confusion. First of all, no matter what the situation is, it is never okay to resort to violence. If your mom is slapping you and pushing you against the wall, that sounds like it might be abuse. When someone feels like they are getting abused by any adult it is important to talk to someone about it and get some help. Do you have any family, or trusted adults that you feel comfortable talking about this with? You can express to them what is going on, and they can get the help that you need. School is about to start again, so maybe you can talk to your school counselor. However, I am concerned for your safety. If your mother is abusing you, that is not okay, even if you think there are others who have it worse. The National child Abuse Hotline is open 24 hours to talk to kids who are possibly being abused by their parents or another adult. The number is 800-4-A-Child. Also if you want to talk further you can always contact us here at teenline at 310-855-4673 from 6-10 p.m. pacific standard time.
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