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Is my dad manipulating me?

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ThatOneSockULose · 26/01/2025 01:00

My dad makes me uncomfortable often. When we’re in the car and I’m sitting up front, he puts his hand on my thigh. I feel uncomfortable hugging him and I don’t like him being behind me for any reason. I have told him I feel uncomfortable. He acknowledges it and won’t do anything up until I hold his hand, I always hold my parents hands even though I’m a teenager. He takes that as if everything else is fine to do, he goes back to putting his hand on my thigh and hugging me. He even holds me there until I hug him back. And sometimes when I’ve mentioned it or moved his hand he tells me I’m being a brat and I should go to bed. He controls the Wi-Fi and my screen time on my phone. I sometimes catch him looking at me, I’m not sure what it is, but it makes me really uncomfortable. I know it’s not normal, but I don’t know what to do. Is it just me or is he manipulating me?

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Tigertigertigertiger · 26/01/2025 01:03

That's not ok.
Can you get your mum on board?

Sushiandunagi · 26/01/2025 01:09

Oh dear, it’s not called manipulating… you know your subconscious is telling you you’re in danger. Trust your instincts. As PP said any chance you can talk to your mum/aunty/grandma? Funnily enough, 9 out of 10 women will know exactly how you feel.

username299 · 26/01/2025 01:20

You could contact Childline, they're available 24/7.

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