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Quote: from Jay JWLH at 3:31 am on Nov. 15, 2008

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Quote: from Anonymous at 12:26 am on Nov. 16, 2008

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What if they dont believe me or nothing gets done, he will kill me if he ever found out i tried to get him done. Plus i know that if it ever went to court my mother would stick up for him.

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Have you even talked to your mom about it yet? She might actually agree with you. A friend of mine has dealt with this. She has told people, and she has gone to the police before. Admitidly, not a whole lot has been done. But if it happens again, she swears she will leave. She is really strong about this whole issue, and so should you.

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My mum knows, she has been in the room when it has happend. she says i deserve it, but i dont know what i have done wrong to deserve it. The only time i leave the house is to go to college. When i am at home i try and stay im my room to keep out his way, so it's not like im some tearaway teen. I think i gave up trying to get my mum to care a long time ago.

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Post edited at 3:49 am on Nov. 15, 2008 by Jay JWLH

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For now I think you should start up some honest conversations with people you trust, discussing this issue. If you do take the recommended route and talk to the police about it, I would hope they will support you through it.
This whole fear of him retaliating because you snitch thing... I can see where you are coming from, and yes, maybe he can get a bit angry over something like this. But either he can continue what he is doing, or he can do worse to you. You are a weak target to him, and he thinks he can just get away with what he is doing to you. Once you start showing signs that you won't accept this treatment, he will either back off, or he will get charged with domestic abuse, or assault if he doesn't change his ways.
Think about it just a bit.

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But i guess if i was to go to the police all the scars and stuff will be enough evidence to prosicute him. Im not even quite sure my mum is right in the head, so whatever she was to say in court would be pushed aside. How do you go about doin something like this tho, do i just turn up at the police station and tell them? Is it all confidential? Will i be put in some sort of care home? cos i really dont want that to happen

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Quote: from Jay JWLH at 3:41 am on Nov. 15, 2008

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For now I think you should start up some honest conversations with people you trust, discussing this issue. If you do take the recommended route and talk to the police about it, I would hope they will support you through it.  
 This whole fear of him retaliating because you snitch thing... I can see where you are coming from, and yes, maybe he can get a bit angry over something like this. But either he can continue what he is doing, or he can do worse to you. You are a weak target to him, and he thinks he can just get away with what he is doing to you. Once you start showing signs that you won't accept this treatment, he will either back off, or he will get charged with domestic abuse, or assault if he doesn't change his ways.  
 Think about it just a bit.

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But i guess if i was to go to the police all the scars and stuff will be enough evidence to prosicute him. Im not even quite sure my mum is right in the head, so whatever she was to say in court would be pushed aside. How do you go about doin something like this tho, do i just turn up at the police station and tell them? Is it all confidential? Will i be put in some sort of care home? cos i really dont want that to happen

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I know this experience, has emotionally scared you, possible for the rest of your life. But know that you're older you can fight back, speak up. When your teachers saw that you had bruises, they probably thought that you got those from playing.

Unfortunately, child abuse is a big problem in this country. A lot of kids go thought this, but even worse. Some kids even go through sexual abuse. Speak up, don't be scared to let people know. Remember that the longer that you have this inside of you, the bigger effect that it's gonna have on you.

I think that you should report this guy immediately, even if it's been 8 years since it happened. Go to the police station with a friend for support, and explain to them what happened. Also, if you feel like your mom did not protect you, then you can also report her. I don't know what kind of mom would let there child suffer for such a long time, but again, that is up to you. Trust me, once you tell the police, then they will be forced to start an investigation. This country doesn't take child abuse lightly.

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No one can help you? There is someone who can certainly help you. You should of reported this creep to the police, when it first started happening. I know that you were only 8 years old, but i think an 8 year old can tell wrong from right.

I know this experience, has emotionally scared you, possible for the rest of your life. But know that you're older you can fight back, speak up. When your teachers saw that you had bruises, they probably thought that you got those from playing.

Unfortunately, child abuse is a big problem in this country. A lot of kids go thought this, but even worse. Some kids even go through sexual abuse. Speak up, don't be scared to let people know. Remember that the longer that you have this inside of you, the bigger effect that it's gonna have on you.

I think that you should report this guy immediately, even if it's been 8 years since it happened. Go to the police station with a friend for support, and explain to them what happened. Also, if you feel like your mom did not protect you, then you can also report her. I don't know what kind of mom would let there child suffer for such a long time, but again, that is up to you. Trust me, once you tell the police, then they will be forced to start an investigation. This country doesn't take child abuse lightly.

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I know it shouldnt make any difference but i live in england. Just this week 3 children have been killed by their parents, and social services were involved. Child abuse just seems to be swept under the carpet here.