What should I do about this?

My dad has anger issues and my mom unintentionally made him pissed. He threatened to hit her. I'm scared to tell anyone because my parents don't realize that I heard them. I thought he was "only" verbally and emotionally abusive. Apparently he can be physically abusive too.

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curmudgeon1968 · 51-55, M

talk to your mom, she needs to know that her behavior of not reporting him is affecting you too. If she chooses to not report it, then talk to someone from your school.

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curmudgeon1968 · 51-55, M

@fluteacorn: I have known some who have been abused, who are now nurses and doctors.

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@curmudgeon1968: I want to, and have always wanted to, be a doctor.

curmudgeon1968 · 51-55, M

@fluteacorn: just think of all the good you will be able to do when you become one, heck you may be my doctor some day.

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Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do. Talk to your mom about it, and if he ever does physically assault her, call the police. There are places that would help your mom. At the very least she needs to see a therapist. Abusers are very difficult to get away from, especially because they have drained all self-confidence from their victim. Good luck

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@fluteacorn: you need to be on medicine. You should be seeing a psychiatrist, at the very least. I understand depression. I have attempted suicide more than once. And I know that right now you can't imagine ever being happy. But it ISN'T TRUE.

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@Laifu1: I'm seeing a psychiatrist next Wednesday.

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@fluteacorn: good. hopefully they can help some

Goralski · 51-55, M

:((

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