I'm getting so upset reflecting on my childhood. Am I exaggerating?

[BeEasyonYourself]

I'm sorry if I've posted this before. My mum is trying to guilt trip me and I just want a sense check - if I'm in the wrong I'm happy to acknowledge that!

I barely went to school. Aged 8 until 13 and about 50% attendance. I was taken abroad at 13 and not placed in a school. Just left to fend for myself in a caravan. All my qualifications (and I'm a lawyer so I've gone through all of college, university and a masters) have been off my own back. I was allowed to leave 'home' at 16 and moved into a squat in yet another country. I've never had a penny from my parents since I was 16.

This isn't normal is it?

Sorry if you've read a similar post from me, my mum is making me doubt myself and I'm currently in a domestic abuse situation (we live together and really the only other place i could go is my parents) and just feel like everything is getting on top of me 😔

Part of you wants to be saved. Part of you wishes your parents and brother would for once see your pain and sadness snd step up and help you.

Another part posts here to get help, to check the reality of the situation. When our responses are unanimous other parts drag you back, find excuses, avoids action.

In order to save yourself you are going to have to dig deep and find your inner fighter. No one can tell you how to do that but she is there.

Call women’s aid, call a friend, hire a lawyer, do whatever to leave him. Treat yourself as you wish someone had treated that vulnerable little girl: as a precious child protect her until she grows up and can protect herself.