If it's not obvious why from the subject line, we're putting this post behind a cut so people can choose whether to engage further. FYI there are mentions of past assaults and predatory behavior in addition to describing sex offender registries and designations. Upsetting stuff, though the LW is doing a good job with an impossible … Continue reading #1191: Guest Post:”My Mom’s Boyfriend is a Sex Offender!”
Tag: child abuse
#440: “It’s time to get out of my abusive home, but I am afraid to accept help.”
Ahoy thar. Cliff notes time! Over the past four years, I: - dropped out of high school for Multiple Reasons - got a fantastic very-part-time clerical job which, although I don't **LOVE** it 24/7, has great co-workers and doesn't take up too much brainpower (which is good because I have a history of overloading myself … Continue reading #440: “It’s time to get out of my abusive home, but I am afraid to accept help.”
Question #169: My dad hit me.
I really, really need commenters who have experience with domestic violence/abuse counseling to weigh in here, thanks. This Letter Writer needs help from someone who doesn't have to Google "domestic violence resources" to answer the question. Captain Awkward, Hi! I'm a 19 year old college student and I live with my parents. It's not an … Continue reading Question #169: My dad hit me.