Looking to Get Out

by Jasmine
(Texas, USA)

I guess you can say that I came from a family that abused me because that is what really happened. I am 13 years old. When I was born, my dad had wanted a boy and instead had me as his first born. And because of that he went to the military to get away from me as much as possible and left my mom to take care of me and my sister. By the time I was 5, my dad had retired and starting being a dad and got a job working as a substitute for my school district. However, him working around the house had made it hard to live because whenever I would ask him to help me with homework, he would help, but at the same time he decided to correct me by hitting me and throwing me across the room. Later the abuse became more severe till I was being abused daily and I was finished of with bruises, black eyes, scars, cuts, and more. That's when my mom tried to talk to him asking him to stop hurting me and he ignored her and continued. This lasted for 6 years. my mom and dad were arguing all the time and finally my dad got so fed he up, he packed up his stuff and left. After that I thought that I would be safe. but I was wrong. My mom, out of frustration started hitting me, cornering me, began hitting my head on any hard surface dragged me head first down the stairs, kick me, slap me, and pull my hair. Currently, my hair is so unbelievably thin, that I might lose it all before I turn 18, the doctor says. My mom has done this for three years already making it almost the fourth. Life is hard for me because I have to live in agony till I am 18, which is the age she is kicking me out, but I still have a hope that I can get out early or make it up with my mom. Lately I have been looking online for close foster homes and hotlines to see what I can do for others, so that whoever I run into who is abused and doesn't know what to do I'm there for them so that maybe they can be there for others too when they need it. This is my life story and I want to share this so that you can relate to this and let you know you are not alone. If you need help as soon as possible, look online for hotlines, if you go to church,ask for counseling, or call the police, tell a friend, or talk to a teacher to see if they can help you. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story and I hoped it helped you as much as it has helped others!

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