Who else has had a rough life?

I guess I'm just posting this to get it off my chest.... Growing up, was difficult for me. I was the third child for my mom and fourth child for my dad. My dad smoked weed (which I don't find wrong) and was an alcoholic. He would drink every night until he was plastered. Sometimes he would start earlier in the day, but he usually started in the evening time. He would stay up blasting his electric guitar and listen to music on full blast, even on school nights. I went to like 10 different elementary schools due to us moving as around a lot. I have SEVERE anxiety and depression. My oldest sister (dad's first born) didn't live with us, but my older sister and brother did. My father and I were constantly into it. Around my friends I would call him "my owner". Like all kids I made plenty of mistakes but I really wasn't that bad. I would get terrified when my dad would yell at me, especially while he was drinking, I was scared for my life. One of his favorite things to do while getting into me would be to get a couple inches away from my face and stare into my eyes, he'd look like a demon was inside of him. My little brother and I are 15 years apart. My mom worked nightshift, my older siblings and I would be responsible for getting the baby to sleep, even on school nights. There's one in particular I remember my older sister wasn't there it was just me, my older brother, the baby, and my dad, I was laying down on my bed my dad came in and basically flung my little brother on me and said y'all don't get to sleep until y'all get this baby to sleep.... we were up until VERY early that morning. That day I told my mom about it and she said "you're probably exaggerating, sounds like you are a bit" my older brother butted in (which he usually didn't do) and said "no that's exactly what happened". Then her excuse, because she always had one for him was "we'll he was drunk" (like no duh he always is). There was also a time my mom was working night shift (obviously) and my dad said I had to sleep with his that night (I was 15) and I'm usually a light sleeper, well in the middle of the night I woke up and my dad had his hands down my pants groping my butt (I was facing away from him), I jumped. And he yanked his hands out and started snoring (I think he was playing asleep, but who really knows). When I was little I remember he'd hold me really tight until I'd fall asleep. (kinda weird) My dad passed away almost a month after my little brother turned one. This sounds awful but in a way I was sorta relieved. I was always scared for my life, he got on to just me 90% of the time, my little brother woulda had to deal with him for 17 more years. I just turned 22, Now my mom seems very toxic, she's with another guy who drinks everyday not nearly as much as what my dad did tho. He has kids he only gets to see once in a while and he treats them like gold. He treats my little brother well from what I can tell over the phone (we don't live near each other and I only met him and his kids 1 times for like 2-3 days) expect when his kids are there. His kids are a bit older a girl and a boy 14 and I think 11. My little brother is just turned 7. When his kids are there my mom and her guy constantly are getting onto my brother for little things, he's always in time out when they are there. Who ever read this whole thing, thank you for taking the time to read it❤️
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I'm so sorry this happened to you and that you were basically alone to deal with it. That's not fair and shouldn't happen to anyone. As for your mother, studies show that women who experience domestic violence are at a higher risk of becoming involved with violent partners. This is because the abuse triggers cortisol (fight or flight) and physically damages your brain. Even when the abuse is verbal/threatening only. The get stuck in a cycle that feels familiar to them and they have a false sense of control. I'm not excusing anything your mother did or did not do and she may even be resistant to help if you offered it (counselling etc) I do strongly suggest that you engage with counselling though and if it were me I'd be considering taking custody of my sibling and/or get him some counselling too. You aren't alone ok. You've survived this, you're a warrior 💪

@Debs I'm in tears now, thank you so much ❤️ it's hard on anyone going through something like this but especially a child. I've considered trying to get custody of my little brother for some time now but I don't think I'd be able to win.

If your mum is in an abusive relationship you'd certainly have a case for custody. The fact your mum has gone to a relationship with the same set up - she also has some instability. I think if it was me I'd have to. Or atleast start seeking legal advice

@Jodie right but my mom's not getting abused she seems to love this guy so much they just got married like 3 days ago, and I don't think my little brother is getting abused physically atleast, I don't know about mentally.

You said they get into it. That's still an unhealthy volatile home

Can I pm you?? 😭

My parents were addicts too

Pm me too

It couldn't hurt to get some legal advice about custody, there are probably probono offices that could assist.

You're not alone. I've also had a rough life, and can't really offer much advice. I buried all the memories from my childhood for so long. They have haunted me for years. I just try and focus on today and now.

@Chevelle yes

You want to message me cause you’re anonymous

You are more then welcome to pm me if you ever need to talk. I didn’t have a great childhood either but nothing like you did . I had a alcoholic mother growing up . It was not easy to deal with she passed a little less then a year ago. I would definitely consider counseling for you and your brother . And if your older siblings are up for it you guys could fight for joint custody for your younger brother. There is probably someone who would do it probono considering the circumstances. Depending what state you are in. On a light note you are a strong women and a fighter and you survived!

I’m sending you virtual hugs as we speak!!! I had a horrible childhood too, that involved a lot of trauma to me. I’ve been in and out of counseling for years…. suffering from depression and anxiety with panic attacks, etc!!! I’ve learned a long time ago not to share my trauma with everyone because everyone is not for you…speak to someone you can trust and find a good counselor that will listen too.. it helps me to let it than holding it in… I’m also available to talk to you 💕

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