#scared ghost

Hi love, I’m so sorry for the late response. How have you been since you sent this message in?

I’m so sorry that you’re stuck in an abusive household. If you don’t mind me asking, how is it an abusive household? You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to, but it might help you feel better to get some things off your chest in a safe and non-judgmental place.

I know it’s not easy to escape from an abusive household. But I want you to know that no matter what, none of it is your fault, and you deserve so much better. And although it might feel like the abuse will never end and that you are stuck there forever, you have no idea what the future has in store for you. New doors might open next year, next month, next week, or even tomorrow that give you a way out. As long as you are alive, there is hope. As long as you are alive, things can get better!

I really encourage you to tell someone about what’s going on, like a trusted friend or adult. Friends can offer you support which can help give you the strength to keep moving forward, and a trusted adult might be in the position to get you the help you need.

If you are being abused by your parents, I really encourage you to call the child abuse hotline.  You can find the number here: https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/. The people at that hotline will have experience in these kinds of things and may be able to give you suggestions or connect you to resources in your area. It’s free and confidential!

If you are being abused by someone else in the house or a significant other, I really recommend you give the national domestic abuse hotline a call. You can either call them or use their online chat. I know it says “domestic” abuse which might make you think it’s just for people who are in a relationship with someone who is abusive, but they can help with any type of abuse, including abuse amongst friends: http://www.thehotline.org/

Finding a job is definitely a lot harder for someone who is disabled, and I’m so sorry for that. It’s not impossible, though. Again, if you don’t mind, can you give me some more details on your disability? Maybe if I know a little bit more about the situation we can brainstorm some ways you can find a job? What kind of job would you like, or what kind of jobs are you most interested in?

Please keep me updated,