abuse

[molliec]

a 15 year old relative is showing physical signs of stress. Picking at nails and rashes. Things are difficult at home for her with mum and step dad. She has not said anything apart from "dad" shouting a lot and mum asking permission of him a lot. Am I overreacting? I know how easy it is to keep children quiet about abuse.

I think you're right to be concerned. I'd try and get her alone and have a chat with her. Just ask if anything is worrying her and remind her your there if she needs you.