My dad treats my mum and brother terribly so I beat him up — and I don’t regret it
DEAR DEIDRE: I BEAT my dad up and took a crowbar to his new car. I know it was wrong of me but I don’t regret it. He had it coming for what he has done to my mum. He has always treated her horribly but she would never throw him out and stick to […]
DEAR DEIDRE: I BEAT my dad up and took a crowbar to his new car.
I know it was wrong of me but I don’t regret it. He had it coming for what he has done to my mum.
My dad has always bee terrible to my mum but she would never throw him out and stick to it[/caption]
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He has always treated her horribly but she would never throw him out and stick to it. She is 44 and he is 48.
I am now a grown man of 20 and at last she has filed for divorce, but I am still not sure she will go through with it. Dad is currently sleeping on the sofa.
The person I really worry for is my kid brother. He is only 15 and had a rotten childhood. He is always angry and misses a lot of school. I know he will need counselling one day.
How can I get my father out of the house for good?
DEIDRE SAYS: I understand how frustrating this is for you but acting violently and illegally is no help to your mum, risks a criminal record for you and sets a terrible example to your brother.
I would focus on your brother’s wellbeing as that is probably the most effective way to get support for you all. My e-leaflet Abusive Partner? will help your mum.
See your brother’s head of year or head teacher and explain what is going on at home.
And urge your mum to talk it all over with Family Lives (familylives.org.uk, 0808 800 2222).