How do I cope with my family?

Woah, where do I begin? Well my whole family has metal problems. My mom is really mean to me all the time…for some reason she favors my brothers…(she treats them differently) like once I made her mad because I said something about my brother and she chased me into my room and ripped my giant corkboard off my wall and started hitting me over the head with it. She freaks out on me a lot like that. I never ever hot her back. Im 20 and my parents treat me like im 12. I’m still living with my parents though.( I haven’t been able to save up money to move out because I had to quit my job because I had to have surgery ) so I try to obey them I guess…out of respect. Since im not working now, I do everything around the house…I cook and clean everyday…I even bake and wash windows. …no one appreciates anything I do…I try so hard to do everything they say…they have my “curfew” set to 10pm…and I mean im 20…but I listen to them for some reason. I mean im 20 years old…:(…they wont ever let me go anywhere…even to see my sister…:( I cry myself to sleep every single night. I have a lot of self esteem problems and an eating disorder, panic attacks and sometimes I even cut myself…im not trying to blame anyone but I think my family has a lot to do with it…when I was having my surgery…they got mad at me because I would call them because I was scared being there by myself. and they would always say how much of a hassle it was for them to be there. Sometimes I just want to meet a guy and leave with him…I’ve had plenty of opportunities…if I had somewhere to go I would…:( If you have any words of wisdom that would be great. thanks

                                                      Jess
Answer #1

I grew up in a family with a lot of problems. I’ve had my fare share of mental and physical abuse, and I know its not easy to live with. My advice to you is to save up and move out. I know its easier said then done, but find a friend to go in on an apartment with you, or even family that treats you good. If you do everything around the house now, then you wont have any trouble maintaining your own apartment. I know its scary at first, I moved out and im on my own, but if you are getting abused and you are unhappy, then move out and start a life that fills you with happiness. We only live once, you might as well enjoy it. Good Luck!

Answer #2

I have to agree with everything salle021 said. She didn’t leave much else to say, just save up the money and stay strong.

Answer #3

Say your going to the grocery sore and dont come baq

Answer #4

Come & live with me in Australia…that’ll fix it

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