-- Posted by Anonymous at 3:37 am on Nov. 14, 2008 I dont know what to do anymore, i seem to be stuck in this situation, and i can't find a way of getting out. About 10 years ago my mum met this man, who is now my step father. About 8 years ago he started getting very angry, and taking it out on me. I was only 8 so i guess i was easily manipulated, brainwashed infact because this is the first time i have ever spoken about this. It started off as a few punches here and there, but then it got more and more regular and more violent. I know people say that the only way out of this is to tell someone who can help me, but the truth is no one can help me. Although i have never told anyone about this it must have been so obvious that i am being abused and no one is helping me. I was only 8 when i started getting hit and i never hid the bruises, because i wanted someone to see them and see that they aren't just bruises all kids get. All those teachers that must have seen them and never questioned them. If nobody cared about a child of 8 being abused who will care about a 16 year old being abused? I actually feel stuck i dont know how i am going to get out of this situation unless i move out, but that is easier sadi than done. Just needed to get this out i guess. x