THIS MAY BE TRIGGERING but I don't know what to do...

My dad was threatening to beat me and my brother but we don't know why. I am 16, my brother is 9. I don't know what to do, since he didn't actually do it, but he did threaten us. My mom was right there and didn't say anything, I told her that it would be child abuse if he did and she said it wouldn't be. I ended up cutting myself because of stressing out about everything.

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Complexconfessions · M

Man what happened to the day when parents could discipline their kids lol.

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fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@basilfawlty89: I don't know who or what exactly I would say.

FootballLife · M

@Complexconfessions actually has a point. No one will do anything unless he actually does something. Threats, while they might be scarry to HER are in reality meaningless to law enforcement unless he follows through with them.
That being said @Rene1027, definatly record the threats and everything because when he does actually hit you, you will have a pile of evidence and he will go straight to jail.
I'm sorry ur going thru this, I understand what I'm saying is a painful waiting game, but if u say something to police and he didn't do anything, then he'll know to cover it up in the future. Wait until you have physical evidence of him following through with a threat, then come forward with all of the evidence.. and if he ever hits u remember to take pictures of any marks it leaves. It may seem small, but "leaving marks" is in the legal definition of felony child abuse. So proof of that will surly put him away...
If you ever wanna talk, or ask more, msg me. Always happy to help or chat

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@FootballLife: Thank you.

dreamaway · F

That is the first sign to leave your father. Or call the police next time he threatens you. It will only get worse.

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fluteacorn · 22-25, F

No one will believe me though. Besides, I don't know what I would say.

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

Depends if her mom would, it seems her mom isn't offering any opposition to her father. I think really the best choice is for her to contact the police or social services

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

@Rene1027: Don't fall into the trap. People will believe you, speak about it.

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basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

@Rene1027: The moment he starts, hit record, have the app on your home screen

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@basilfawlty89: I'll put it there now.

DeathAngelS300 · 26-30, F

@basilfawlty89: I've actually been tempted to do this. It is a smart idea.

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

threats are just as bad.

maybe it's time to get a body cam and start making recorded accounts of dad's abusive behavior.

DeathAngelS300 · 26-30, F

I don't know if he actually would, but I've put up with it from mine and it has... not been good... so idk.

Simplicity · 61-69, F

Why? Was he drunk? If he was do not provoke him I see 16-17 yes they would beleive you.

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

No, he wasn't drunk.

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

Might want to consider talking to a social worker.

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

A what?

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

@Rene1027: http://www.helpstartshere.org/kids-and-families/family-safety/how-social-workers-help-in-cases-of-domestic-violence.html

https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/

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