Physical & Emotional Abuse Support Group
Abuse is a general term for the treatment of someone that causes some kind of harm (to the abused person, to the abusers themselves, or to someone else) that is unlawful or wrongful. No one deserves abuse, period. Abuse can be emotional, physical, or sexual.
Hello, I am 30 years old and live with my parents because I have a chronic illness. My stepfather is emotionally abusive and in the past has been physically abusive as well. He gets extremely angry over the least little thing, he calls and checks on us if my mom and I go anywhere not to mention we have to be back by a certain time otherwise he gets really mad. He puts my mom down all the time and I'm not allowed to defend myself against him otherwise he will throw me out of the house. This is just a little of what he does to us. I want to leave but my mom doesn't seem very motivated to do so; what is my best option since I can't drive or work?
Have you contacted the disability resources center in your state?
http://www.calky.org/
Not only does this organization have specific referrals and resources, they can also hook you up with peer support, which might be really great.
If you can't drive or work, you are *probably* disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act. This opens up access to services, including housing, etc. Have you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income?
There are housing options for adults with disabilities or chronic illnesses - usually group homes, and they have transportation available, etc.
I hope these suggestions are helpful. Please continue to post here if you find it helpful!
Please contact the social service
department in your state.
Also:
(502) 695-5382
is women's resources.
Life under the roof
of abuse
isn't really living.
It doesn't matter
whether the abuser
is a partner
or a parent.
Please reach out
for on-the-ground
support.
Sending you hugs
and healing prayers.