| Dear Amy---You are not alone. No one should be hitting you!! They don't have that right!! You are strong and you need to hold your head up high and try to seek out some help from a family member, grandparent or the authorities. I'm surprise the hospital didn't question how you got your injuries? Of course, it would be hard to explain if your parents were standing over you to make sure you didn't explain the truth. You need to go to the authorities and show them your bruises, then maybe something can be done. Killing yourself is not the answer. It only lets the ones, who know you are weak, to win the battle. You may loose a few battles but if you stand up for yourself, you will win the war. Don't let them get the best of you!! Taking the initial step in turning them in is a scary thought and very hard to do but once you follow through with your actions it will you get on your way to recovery. You have qualities that your parents choose not to see. You have a purpose in life, so don't give up. Try your hardest to focus on the positive things, if you can. Somethimes, that is easier said than done but you can do it. Only you can help yourself, no one can do it for you. You just have to take that step even if it's a baby step. The people that hurt you see that you are weak and are very narrow minded individuals. They enjoy kicking people down(literally) when they hurt instead of helping. They are only thinking of themselves. Only you can want to help yourself. Finding someone by calling a hotline number, the authorities, grandparents, another responsible adult can help to stand behind you to correct your situation. Keep in mind, doing drugs or cutting yourself, only numbs you for a little while but the pain is still there. Learn to understand the errors of the irresponsible ones, are their errors, not yours. We all make mistakes but it's what we learn from them is what counts. Cheer up, hold your head up high and try to find someone to help you to turn them in. They should be punished for what they are doing to you. Do something now before things get worse. I hope this helps you. You are a special person, don't let them make you think you are not. Just because they may think that they are "all mighty", their day will come. Be the strong person you are that is inside of you. ↑ |
