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Mum keeps taking him back; what do I do?

by Sarah H
(Leatherhead, UK)

A few nights ago, I witnessed my mum getting abused by my stepdad. He begs for forgiveness, and she always takes him back. It is whenever he drinks. Please, I need some advice. It is not the first time.

Reply from Darlene: Witnessing family violence is emotional abuse, Sarah. It's a form of terrorizing.

I suggest you contact ChildLine in the UK at 0800-1111 to speak confidentially with a counsellor. Check out their website at www.donthideit.com to get a better idea of what they are all about. You shouldn't have to be dealing with violence in your home, Sarah.

Darlene Barriere
Violence & Abuse Prevention Educator
Author: On My Own Terms, A Memoir

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Feb 04, 2008
 " Your Typical Alcoholic"
by: Linda

I really feel for you, Sarah. But it is such an old story. Sorry drunks who get violent when they drink. My older sister has a husband, who does the same thing to her and their kids. He abuses all of them, she leaves and goes back to him,every few months or so because she is controlled by him with fear. Talk to your mum and persuade her to log on to this website and read stories of abuse like hers from other readers. This website helped me, and also helped my sister. I'll pray for you and your mum.

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