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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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:
Hi 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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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I have a problem, only topic I can think it to be maybe is violence. I feel so angry all the time, I bite my tonge to be sure that I don't lash out, its hard after time, I feel almost as if something is wrong with me or my head, I would like someone to talk to or to help me.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
Thanks for contacting TEEN LINE. It seems like you're going through a hard time right now and I am glad you are reaching out to get help. It is completely normal to get angry however it concerns me that you say you feel angry all the time. Have you told anyone about what you're going through? Would you consider seeing a counselor or maybe a therapist? Sometimes it helps to talk to people about your feelings to work through them. Expressing yourself by writing in a journal may help too. Please call us if you would like to talk about this some more. Our number is 1-310-855-4673 and we are open from 6-10pm PST.

Take care,

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Last July I had my boyfriend now ex Boyfriend come over to my house when I was alone and he wanted to have sex but I said no and he was o strong held me down and Stuck his penis in my ass and I screamed for him to stop is that rape? He also did the same to my mouth is that rape?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for e-mailing TEEN LINE. Wow it sounds like you've been through a lot. I can only imagine how awful that must have been for you. No one should be forced into doing sexual acts. By definition, rape is forced, unwanted sexual intercourse. I'm wondering if you've talked to anyone about this...maybe a trusted friend, adult, family member, or school counselor? If you'd be comfortable with it, I encourage you to call the 24hr Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network at (800) 656-4673 so you can talk about what you've been through or have any other questions. As well, please feel free to call us here at TEEN LINE. We're open every night from 6pm-10pm PST and the number is (800) 852-8336.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Last July I had my boyfriend now ex Boyfriend come over to my house when I was alone and he wanted to have sex but I said no and he was o strong held me down and Stuck his penis in my ass and I screamed for him to stop is that rape? He also did the same to my mouth is that rape? Can we share this problem or question with other teens on the Teen Line website?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for e-mailing TEEN LINE. Wow it sounds like you've been through a lot. I can only imagine how awful that must have been for you. No one should be forced into doing sexual acts. By definition, rape is forced, unwanted sexual intercourse. I'm wondering if you've talked to anyone about this...maybe a trusted friend, adult, family member, or school counselor? If you'd be comfortable with it, I encourage you to call the 24hr Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network at (800) 656-4673 so you can talk about what you've been through or have any other questions. As well, please feel free to call us here at TEEN LINE. We're open every night from 6pm-10pm PST and the number is (800) 852-8336.

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