Physically abusive parents

PolPHD
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:12:51 +0000

As someone from who has parents from a developing country (who are not abusive!), I can relate a little. The only website I found dealing with abuse was called Swayham…it deals with domestic abuse of women, but they might be able to offer suggestions: [url=brokenspirits.com]SWAYHAM[/url]

Regardless of what everyone says, this is a personal decision on your part. You know about this much more than we do, so only you can decide whether you want to bear one more year of this. If you do decide to bear it, remember not to get too attached to your parents afterward. You’re a kid, so it’s easy to still “love” your parents regardless of what they have done to you. Remind yourself every day that what is going on is wrong. This will help.

Also, consider going to a local temple or talking to a Guru. I don’t know the environment in India where you live, but where I’m from (in the Middle East), religious organizations play a big role.

Finally, I suggest you check out a book called “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl. He was a psychologist who lived through the Holocaust. It’s an inspirational book and I think that it is personally suited to your situation.