Child Molester Stepdad and Neglectful mother

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Umm… so my stepdad has been living with me, my 2 brothers, and my mom for the past 4 years. During the 4 years he has lived with us he has sexually harassed and abused me. I’m not the only one he has harassed neither. He has also harassed his other 3 daughters and 2 of his nieces. He has also told me that if I tell anyone about this he will ruin my life and our family. He’s already managed to get my older brother kicked out by brainwashing my mom. He also says that it’ll be my fault if my mom hates me after I tell the police what he’s doing. Basically he’s trying to guilt trip me. My mom has been informed about him by me and my older brother on 4 different occasions. She chooses to ignore me and defend him and then twist it so that IM THE PROBLEM. I’ve been waiting till I graduate so I can go to college and never come back. But I feel physically and emotionally drained. I’m not so sure that I will mentally be able to make it to graduation living here without killing myself. (This wouldn’t be the first time)

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Hi there,

Thank you for writing to us here at National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we appreciate you sharing a little bit about what’s going on. It sounds like you’re quite overwhelmed by things at home right now and you mentioned being harmed. We’re sorry you’re going through this. You don't deserve to be hurt in any way. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. You may also be able to report any mistreatment to CPS. Child Help USA 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org is an organization that helps protect minors from being harmed. They can tell you more about how CPS could respond to your situation. If you ever need assistance calling out to CPS to make an abuse or neglect report please call is at 1-800-RUNAWAY.

It sounds like you’re fearing that the situation may end in suicide if things don’t change. Your safety and well-being is important. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255); [url]www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org[/url] is also a great resource to reach out to in addition to our crisis services.

If you would like to talk more in detail please chat soon through our website www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button) if you are unable to call in. We unfortunately cannot give advice as we are non-directive. You know your situation best
We hope to hear from you soon.

Be safe,
NRS