How to deal w an emotionally abusive parent?

Build support for yourself outside of your parent. Abusers thrive by isolating their victims. So build friendships. Reach out to other family members, IF THEY ARE SAFE. Trust your gut on this one, but separate wishful thinking from truth. Build any relationships you can. Maybe seek counseling through school or sometimes hospitals or commun......   2 reply

get a job—but don’t tell them, just in case. they might take your money if they find out for all kinds of reasons (like "you're too immature to keep it," "you know i need it, why can’t you help me out?" or "i’m your parent, it’s not stealing!" or "why would i have you if you won’t take care of me?" you get the idea). you can come up wit......   1 reply

have you tried punching them?   reply