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My dad just looked through all my stuff.

edited 2011-04-07 21:46:38 in General
[tɕagɛn]
Apparently while my mom and I were getting my Grandfather from the hospital, my dad though it fit to look through all of my stuff, in my backpack at least.

He looked throughout all of my backpack and grilled me on the contents. I can't believe this man. Any papers in it were used to launch some kind "WHAT IS THIS TELL ME NOW" offensive on me.

When I raised objections to this, he said, and this is his exact words, "I will punch you if you say anything". 

And this man has the audacity--the fucking gall--to say I'm the one abusing him. 

Comments

  • edited 2011-04-07 21:47:56
    Creature - Florida Dragon Turtle Human
    You should be prepared to punch back if he does punch you.  Or at least block.  Think tactically about how to defend yourself in a situation like that.

    That said, what sort of papers did he highlight, may I ask?
  • You are in an abusive family and you need to get help.

    I say this not because your father went through your belongings--that's to be expected when you're 15--but because of the threats of physical harm.

    And that's really all I have to say on the matter.
  • The Sonic Series Wiki Curator of TvTropes
    It could be worse: he could've went through your... personal files...
  • No rainbow star
    If I was you, I'd say something anyways. And if he punches you, say that you hope it bruises so you can show it to someone

    If you aren't willing to call CP, then maybe try scaring him into thinking that if he touches you, he may leave evidence
  • I don't remember if you answered this, but have your guardians ever hurt you?
  • Your life is on par with D Jay 32's, which is to say very bad.
  • Err. Why have you not called CPS or the cops?
  • edited 2011-04-08 08:30:30
    [tɕagɛn]

    Ica: You underestimate him. He's not scared of anything and the Bible/Christianity/Conservatism continues to make him think he's perfectly in the right.


    Anon: Not really, at least not for a long time.


    Ninja: My life is no where near as shitty as his, trust me.


    Commando: I thought this was normal. :/


    And my parents do a lot of things for me...I'd rather just put up with it if it means living in a much better house than anything CPS would throw me into.

  • edited 2011-04-08 10:28:38
    Has friends besides tanks now
    "I thought this was normal. :/"

    Uhh, no. Not at all. Well, the looking through your shit part, sure (though it hasn't happened to me; then again, I'm hardly normal in any respect). But the threats need to stop.

    Whether or not you're still living a good life is up to you. But your parents' behavior is most definitely the wrong kind of abnormal. Keep in mind that their behavior is legitimate abuse, and peoples' reactions are perfectly reasonable, all things considered.
  • You keep denying your parents are abusive. Seeking help could well be for your own good.
  • Creature - Florida Dragon Turtle Human
    Also, if you happen to have a working knowledge of the Bible, throwing Bible verses at him would be a very nice counter.  Especially if you can predict his responses to them.
  • edited 2011-04-08 11:56:32
    [tɕagɛn]

    Everest/Trash: Okay, so they are somewhat abusive. But what doesn't make sense is that they do such for me.


    When people hear about abusive parents, they think an old house not kept up to good conditions, neglectful parents who do nothing, children scared of their lives hiding in their rooms or corners, and other horrible things.


    They don't think about a lawyer, his normal and fun wife, and his kid. Or parents who buy their only son everything from all next-gen systems and a computer mainly for him. My dad wants to buy me 22-inch LCD HDTV, and my own gaming laptop. They say if I get a scholarship to a college, I can get a new Nissan 370Z with my college fund. My parents moved from a spacious 3000-square foot house to a 1500-square foot apartment (a very nice one, but much smaller home nonetheless) partially so I could go to a better school. If it wasn't for my dad, I would not live reading and science as much as I do now. My parents buy me everything I want almost as soon as I want it. The house is always kept stocked with food, my parents will go without so I can have things I want, for the love of god, they always put me first, and themselves after.


    These are not the kinds of things abusive parents do. At all.



    So it's kinda hard for me to believe they're abusive. Especially since I would lose all these things if CPS hauled me out of there.
  • Can you talk to a school counselor or something? They might know what kind of resources/strategies would be available to you to help find a solution.
  • Oh sure, there are counselors, but my dad is stubborn in his "I'm right" belief. Certainly due to religion, he has a tendency to put things into the rigid catergories of "right" and "wrong". Anything he considers wrong is wrong. Always. No exceptions. Same with things he considers right. Granted, he's not FSTDT level, but he wont budge from his position once he has it.
  • Master Guardian of the Passive Voice
    ^ I'd say it's "certainly due to" simply thinking he's right. Without abuse, it's just an annoying trait in some people. But coupled with abuse, the situation changes.
  • Then why complain?
  • Because they do drive a hard bargain sometimes. Not to mention the constat threats of corporal punishment.
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