I really don't know what to do any more

[Unregistered]

After I turned 7 my parents began to hit me and I took it like it was normal I didn't question it i mean I was 7 it was never like physical abuse or anything just a slap or two if I did something bad, and then my mom would come in half an hour later to say sorry and not to tell anyone in school what had just happened, and I never did. Things started to get really bad for me when I turned 11 one of my most terrible memories is when I took to long to get out of shower and when I did my dad hit me a bunch of times leaving me with multiple bruises but i guess it was my fault. After that event my mom was appalled she told my dad that he was never aloud to hit me again and that she would hit me either. It was what I'd always wanted but things didn't end well because both of my parents need control so I was the angel child till I was 7 because I never questioned what they said I let them control my life but as I grew older I started to question what they were doing and that made them mad and because they didn't want to hit me they turned to constant yelling words like fat idiot stupid and saying things like your so stupid and then after my brother was born they started saying things like I hope he doesn't turn out like you and other really rude things. Does this count as verbal abuse I really don't know and what should I do I don't want to report my parents but I also don't want to keep living like this

[2NDFLOOR]

It is never okay to hit, slap, push, or use words to belittle someone. From what you are describing, your parent's behavior sounds like physical and verbal abuse. Nobody deserves to be treated like that. It would be really helpful to talk to an adult that you trust about this. This may include another family member (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.), guidance counselor, teacher, school nurse, or doctor. They can help you report this or even call with you. It would also be helpful to make a report to the Department of Children Protection and Permanency at 877-652-2873. They are there to make sure you are safe and to help your family. This is not your fault and you do not need to go through this alone. Please reach out to 2NDFLOOR anytime at 888-222-2228 for support! We are here 24/7 to help you!

[Unregistered]

As 2NDFLOOR said, this sounds like a very serious situation and something that is really hurting you. Taking action and talking to an adult or authority figure is a very good idea, but this takes courage, and is especially difficult since it is your parents. You said your mom told you that she would never allow your dad to hit you again? Have you ever tried talking to just your mom about the situation? Sometime when it is not a heated moment maybe sit down with your mom and tell her how you are feeling, especially regarding the emotional abuse. If this doesn't work definitely consider going to talk to a teacher, other family memeber, guidance counselor and feel free to give 2NDFLOOR a call.