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I’m being abused, what can I do?
• If you are being sexually, physically or emotionally abused it is very important to get help.
• No-one has the right to treat you badly or make you do anything you feel is wrong.
If you are experiencing abuse within your family, it is really important that you talk to someone. Childline can be a good starting point but if you are in danger ring 999.
What is domestic violence?
• Domestic violence is when someone is treating their husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend abusively.
• This might involve physical violence, sexual violence, or verbal or psychological abuse.
• If this is happening in your home it is serious and it’s important that you talk to someone. Childline can be a good starting point but if you are in danger ring 999.
If you have a question or you are unsure about anything then ask a Talksafe Counsellor or Peer Mentor.
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hema 05 June 2011 08:08 AM
look i am in trouble ...there is a guy i'm having distraction to but whenever he comes to my house my mom don't like it.... she behaves wierdly ......she feels that the guy is flirting on me....but she dont know that i love him .....what to do please help?
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Aidan, Peer Mentor 04 August 2011 11:24 AM
First of all your feelings are completely natural. Especially as a teenager, you will experience heightened emotions and begin dating and socialising with those you find attractive. The most important thing is to stay calm and remember that these are normal feelings for you to experience. As for the situation with your mum, it may be a good idea to sit down and have a mature talk about how you're feeling and how you feel she is acting. Communication is key. Parents can be extremely protective of their children and having this talk may exhibit to your mum that you are maturing emotionally and have the capacity to deal with these feelings and the situation. However, maybe you should talk to the boy that you have feelings for before talking to your mum. This is to see if your friendship will develop into something more than just friends, therefore saving yourself from having to have the talk with your mum if this isn't the case. I hope this was of help. If you would like to talk more to someone about what's going on for you, then you might want to have a chat to one of the Talksafe Counsellors? You can register online and it's completely confidential. If you have another question please feel free to ask! Aidan, Peer Mentor aged 17
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