My dad is sexually abusing me. How can I tell my mom?

My parents were going to get a divorce because my dad sexually abused me. It was without me knowing it was abuse, I just grew up that way. Well, he told my mom he would take counseling and that he...

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3 times it's OK to tell your bestie's secret

You heart your BFF and would do anything to protect her. When she tells you a secret, you obvs have to keep it. Her new crush’s name is for your ears only and you’ll never spill. But is there ever a time...

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Bombshell: My bud told me her dad abuses her

My friend told me her dad abuses her and is always drunk. Her parents are divorced so she only has to go over to his house every other weekend and a day in the week. I don’t know what I...

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My ex is harassing me!

The guy I recently broke up with – let's call him “Bob” – is being a complete baby. I broke up with him because he told me he loved me, and I didn't feel the same way. Bob has started making up rumors...

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My parents drink too much

My parents drink too much. I don’t mean wine with dinner. They get mean or pass out when they drink. It’s awful. How can I get them to stop? Dear Bad Situation, You can’t make them stop, but you are not alone and...

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Forgiving an Abuser?

My dad was an internet predator and sexually abused me and my twin sister. He's now in prison. The thing is, I haven't forgiven him and I don't know if I want to. I feel guilty not forgiving him, but...

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My parents always fight!

I love my parents, and they love each other. But when they get mad, they are a millisecond away from ripping each apart. I think I usually start the problems, and then they start screaming at each other. Every vacation...

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My mother has a problem with drinking

My mom has been drinking--a lot. Sometimes she will break things or throw a tantrum. Every episode ends with her yelling at my brother or me. I've tried to get through to her, but usually it only makes her more...

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My parents have violent fights

I love my parents, and they love each other. But when they get mad, they are a millisecond away from ripping each other's guts out. I think I usually start the problems, and they start screaming at each other. Every...

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Dealing with an abusive dad

My dad has been physically abusive before and has been in legal trouble because of it, but my mom always lets him come back. Every once in a while it'll get bad again. It's gotten to the point I feel...

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