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My own father said if I want to die, I should die
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My own father said if I want to die, I should die

By Tamara

My own father said if I want to die, I should die I'm not the first person to die My dad disrespected my mom, I defended her and she called me stupid and disrespectful My own father said I am Satan My mother said I am a witch My parents fight everyday since I was born and use me to settle If I speak up, they lay curses on me and call me child of disobedience. I don't know what it feels like to have somebody by your side, because I don't have a sibling, I hardly trust and I'm too traumatized to be able to keep friends. I've been on my own all my life, very unhappy and my father said, it is my fault that I am unhappy, they say I speak too much for my age but are not brothered about how I grew up so fast and why I'm so angry at my age. I am blamed for everything...my parents even mock me and say I cannot become anything in life and if I be, it will be because of them. I go through so much mentally and emotionally and I have nobody to talk to or even give me a hug. Each time I cry they say I'm crazy and I'm letting the devil use me. I'm very tired, I'm very tired!!! I need help... please. Yes I may have been disrespectful when pointing out what they do that is wrong. But they know I'm saying the truth, I hear them gossiping about how I'm saying the truth but yet they refuse to change because they cannot do what I ask them. I am too small for them to listen to me and if I want them to change I should come and beg them. I notice the smile on my father's face each time I'm crying, he's happy that he has been able to damage me. And it's painful because I love and have to been trying to love them even more. Growing up my father would sit me down and tell me bad things about my mother and even ask me to say them her, that was when this whole habit of shouting at my parents started...I hated my mother when I was young because of the things he told me and now I'm older, I see the things he does and is doing and they're not okay. And so I use the same approach he taught me for my mom to voice out my concern. Now, not just him but my mom says I'm a disrespectful child that would not see anything good in life. What pains me the most is that I am defending my mother but instead she supports him and says I should mind my business. I've always minded my business to be frank but they always come to me to report each other, when I say I don't want to listen, they say I must because I'm their child and when my reply is not what they expect, I'm very stupid and I should learn how to mind my business. I am ready to apologize for being disrespectful and I would change. But the fact remains that I have emotionally immature parents and so it will just be me dying in silence because they honestly don't care about what I go through. They think all I need is food and money with clothes. I've never received any form of emotional support from them, they don't even know me that well. They're not even at peace with each other. I'm in the midst of quarrels everyday. And somehow they expect me to ignore and be okay. I'm a human o...and I'm a child. They've exposed me to things bigger than my age and now when I say it, they say I'm too young to say all those things but since I was born, they're the ones who sat me down and said all those things to me. I stay in my room from morning till night to avoid them yet they'll come to my room to talk and when I react I'm a bad child... I need help o... I need help. Somebody or something should take me away from here I'm not scared of dying but I cannot kill myself... I've prayed. Infact, I pray everyday for peace yet it becomes worse. I'm so tired of all these.

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    7 months ago

    zee

    Your pain is valid Tamara. Being in a constant state of emotional turmoil, with no safe space to express yourself or be supported, is really exhausting. I am sorry you have had to endure all this from your parents. The fact that you have been forced to navigate such a difficult and toxic environment from a young age has clearly taken a toll on your general well-being. Dealing with all these issues can be truly traumatizing, have you thought of seeking therapy?

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    I have thought about therapy but I think there is a fee for it and if I mention it to my parents they'll just laugh and call me crazy.

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    7 months ago

    zee

    Do you have anyone you can talk to about what you are dealing with, how old are you?

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    I'm sixteen and no, I don't have anyone to talk to. I'm an only child even

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    I have thought about therapy but I think there is a fee for it and if I mention it to my parents they'll just laugh and call me crazy.

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    I'm sixteen and no, I don't have anyone to talk to. I'm an only child even

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    7 months ago

    zee

    Remember that these hurtful words they say don't define your worth or future. You have a bright future ahead, and you can break free from the negative cycle. Focus on your dreams and goals. Have you tried journaling your emotions or listening to music when your emotions seems too overwhelming? doing that can help you feel relief and peace. Talking to someone also helps, Truthshare provides Listeners for times when you just need someone to talk to.

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    I've tried journaling my thoughts and yeah, it makes me feel better. But, I don't really listen to music. I think I should start. And thank you for your reply, you're the first person to see sense in what I'm saying. My parents call me crazy each time I speak up and laugh when I refute the words they say to me, my dad says he's my God on Earth and without him, I am nothing and will be nothing.

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    I've tried journaling my thoughts and yeah, it makes me feel better. But, I don't really listen to music. I think I should start. And thank you for your reply, you're the first person to see sense in what I'm saying. My parents call me crazy each time I speak up and laugh when I refute the words they say to me, my dad says he's my God on Earth and without him, I am nothing and will be nothing.

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    7 months ago

    zee

    you are not crazy Tamara, yeah you should consider listening to music. it would help you feel better. Also, try setting a boundary for yourself. this would help you stay in check and not let their words affect you. You need to protect your thoughts, try daily words of affirmation, don't allow there words affect. You are an amazing young lady with a great future ahead of you. Try to keep your mind positive.

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    How can I set the boundaries for myself?

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    7 months ago

    zee

    Always calmly communicate with your parents, to express how certain things they do affect you. And don't feel bad for not wanting to get involved in their issues or conversations that make you feel uneasy too. Understand that your parents may react negatively, but their reaction doesn’t reflect your worth.

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    Okay, thank you very much

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    How can I set the boundaries for myself?

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    7 months ago

    zee

    Always calmly communicate with your parents, to express how certain things they do affect you. And don't feel bad for not wanting to get involved in their issues or conversations that make you feel uneasy too. Understand that your parents may react negatively, but their reaction doesn’t reflect your worth.

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    Okay, thank you very much

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    7 months ago

    Nnamani12798

    how are you holding up Tamara??

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    Honestly, it's a bit challenging. But,I'm getting through it. Thanks for asking.

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    Honestly, it's a bit challenging. But,I'm getting through it. Thanks for asking.

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    7 months ago

    Nnamani12798

    it’s gets better everyday. you should learn to live with them and their temperament. just so you know you can achieve anything you put your mind to you have to believe properly

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    I will

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    7 months ago

    Nnamani12798

    Also pray make it your thing. We always find comfort in a higher power t might sound Suss but I suggest you give it a try.

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    okay, thank you

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    7 months ago

    Nnamani12798

    what are your plans since you’re 16 ? going to the university and starting another phase in the best way possible can help you leave the house but you have to be responsible and take school seriously what are your plans?

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    This is exactly my plan

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    I will

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    okay, thank you

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    7 months ago

    Tamara

    This is exactly my plan

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    1 month ago

    chocomilo2025

    Hi Tamara. I read your story and can relate to an extent though I'm not an only child. pray more and have a banging playlist and earpiece you can always tune in whenever you're overwhelmed line nnamani and zee advised. also when you leave home try your best to never go back especially after nysc. in my own case, I went back because I didn't get a job after nysc. Take casual jobs till you find your feet, make friends that are more successful than you so that they can help out. But my advise will be that you should not go back to that house after nysc, it's a trap.

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