Triggering (Abuse) - Alone and scared

[Abby]

I am new here. I am not very good at sharing my story, but I need some help so here goes. I am 16. My dad is violent and sexually abusive. It gets really dangerous at home sometimes. After an extremely bad incident, some people at school asked about my bruises. I started making excuses, but they kept asking more questions. I eventually told them some of the truth, that my dad hit me. They reported it. My parents were asked questions and so was I. I told as much as I could say, but was too afraid to tell it all. My parents had my older siblings lie and say I was making it all up. The decision was made to believe my parents. I had to stay at home. Things got really, really bad after that. My dad was furious that i said anything. He beat me up and fractured my skull. I was terrified to stay there, and my dad made it clear that he would not tolerate me telling anybody. I don't know what to do. I can't get help because they didn't believe me and home is not safe. I need help.

[Amaryllis]

Oh, wow.

I am so sorry this is happening to you, but you could have been talking about my life. My siblings lied as well, but they are younger than me.

I don't know what advice to give you. I honestly don't. I do know that you are not the only one. Perhaps you might find posting on the Abuse and Bullying board helpful.

If you're in the US, I know some numbers you can call where they will give you advice on how to handle things. Or I can call and see what they can do.

I believe that you need to be removed from that house. But, I know it can be hard and complicated. I believe you.

[Abby]

Thank you for believing me. I am in the US. I am sorry this happened to you too :( Any numbers you have would be helpful.

[beautiful&dying]

*hugs you*
that's heartbreaking honey, I'm so sorry. I can't necessarily help you effectively but I am a good listener if you want to offload any time. You must be very scared and I don't want you to be on your own.
xxxxxxxxxx

[honey]

Abby, I am so proud of you for posting this - you have made a huge step towards getting out of the situation you are in now. You know without doubt I am here for you - anytime you need to chat just pm me.
I'll check back later tonight to see if you are around. Please take care and i hope that the numbers Amaryllis gives you can shed some light for you.
Take care till then. xxxx

[honey]

Abby - been looking for you - hang on in there - someone will help - somehow. just keep trying. I will look for you later OK