A dysfunctional family is a family in which conflict, misbehaviour and even abuse on the part of individual members of the family occur continually, leading other members to accomm...
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I don't know what to do...my father gets really angry, and today he yelled at me, told my friend that he would slit his throat, then hit me really hard in the head, put his hands around my throat and told me he wanted me dead. He finally stopped, but he kept yelling at me and threatening me. He really scared me and I have no one to talk to. He is going to move out and leave my mom alone to raise 3 children by herself. I don't know what to do.
Posted on 09/23/08, 10:09 pm |
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I just wrote you a message, please call someone who can keep you safe! 
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It sounds like he should not be around the rest of you with a temper like that! That is totally abusive, (and criminal).
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You need to call the police.
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Anger and control issues are not resolved easily and usually do not suddenly show up - he sounds like he's had this problem for a long time. Often in hard times - like when the economy is doing poorly, jobs are lost or other stress factors happen - people like your father blow up because they do not have skills to manage their anger without taking it out on those they love. The saddest thing is, the kids often take the brunt of their parents anger and sense of failure. Having said that, he has taken it to the next step of physical violence and I agree with the others here that you need to call the police. I know you may feel like you might make the situation worse but experiences shared by other victims of violence tell us that intervention is often the point when healing and healthy actions begin. For yourself, for your mother, for your siblings, for you dad, talk to the police. Don't hesitate out of fear. Your life has already changed and it is not your fault - you did not start the ball rolling, you are just trying to deal with it in a healthy way. I really get how that feels - I went through it, too. I'm here for you if you need to talk.
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I would just like to add with the others
This is not your fault ! your dad"s problems are his Only and him leaving your mom might be a blessing for her !
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Trust me... you will be better off without him. But your mom needs to stand up to him and get a restraining order. Call the police. He sounds like he is out of control and could be dangerous. Do not sleep in the same house with this man.
Get some help immediately.
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Please please call the police Don't be afraid.This is serious.I know making that first step is scary but you must know if he gets away with it once IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.
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When this happens you need to get someplace safe and call the police. I agree with others here. You can call the police now also, you don't have to wait for an incident. Just go talk to them.
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Honey you need to call the police & find a safe place to go.
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