Here's what other people said about how abuse affected them, Remember - there's no right or wrong way to feel.

I'm nervous all the time
I feel like it's my fault
I get angry at everyone
I'm too embarrassed to tell anyone
I get depressed like I can't be bothered with anything
I have nightmares and can't sleep
I feel like I'm not as good as other people
I don't know what to do, I feel helpless
Sometimes I feel like I want to hurt myself
I just want to tune out and forget it
Sometimes I get pissed or stoned, but that only blocks it out for a while


If there's abuse in your family, it can affect how you relate to your family and to other people like

Avoiding going home or being around your family

'I hang out at the train station heaps. Sometimes it's better than being at home' Not trusting family members, or other people Getting confused about how you feel about family members 'I don't know what to think about her. I get so frustrated that I cry. I love her but I just want her to stop hurting me!' Trying to be quiet and keep the peace so you don't upset anyone Feeling responsible for looking after members of your family, or trying to protect them from abuse

 

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