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Scared ramble

TailorFromAryshire
TailorFromAryshire

The men in my family have never been good and it continues with my father and brother. I'm so scared of telling them I'm converting they scream and hit me and I just want to smash my head into the wall until it breaks. Every time I wake up I'm afraid to move because I think my brother is there, and I can barely sleep as it is. 

LillyPotter
LillyPotter
gentle hugs, tailor. welcome to the group, this is a very good place to find. i'm not sure how many people will be on here at this time of night but there are often many here to talk to. we don't have a live chat feature, but people will respond to your post, people here care and will talk to you.
i'm so sorry you are scared, especially to sleep. i've felt that way a lot in my life and it is horrible. i'm sending safe hugs to you right now, Lilly
Rizen
Rizen
Sorry that's happening, that's terrible. Can you go somewhere safe?
mlr0853
mlr0853
so sorry, sending prayers for you to have strength and get the help you need to feel safe. (((Hugs)) Taylor
mlr0853
mlr0853
so sorry, sending prayers for you to have strength and get the help you need to feel safe. (((Hugs Taylor))
patti22
patti22
Do you have to tell them? I was atheist for years before telling anyone.
Kitta78
Kitta78
TailorFromAryshire, so sorry that you're going through this at this time and doing so alone. Sometimes, people don't always understand the decisions that we make, but I wonder if this is a journey that you have to go through alone, but being able to find a support such as this group or others.
My main concern is that you seek out safety from the abuse and feelings of wanting to harm yourself.

Be well.
bluedragon41
bluedragon41
I'm thinking that you ought to seek out a domestic violence shelter and go there until you can be provided with secure housing of your own. You are an abuse victim. You should NOT be being beaten. This is not OK.
TailorFromAryshire
TailorFromAryshire
Thank you all for your concern and support. It's nice to know people are out there. I am financially dependent on my family, and we've already had a cps alert that fell through. I am getting away as soon as I can but until then I'm really grateful for your support.
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
we are here to support you, that is for sure. please be very careful and try not to do anything that may set them off before you can get away. it sounds very volatile. gentle hugs, Lilly
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