Shauna,
Sorry me again I spotted this posted by amandalouise in another thread. They may be able to help, or at least advise, if you choose to call them.

to put things bluntly sometimes people are not going to believe some things like this happen to people who are different, have mental disorders or live in dysfunctional homes. part of that type of belief system is that if the person is an adult and they continue to live in their abusive situations it sometimes leads people to believe things are not really as bad as the one being abused says..

there is help for adults who are being abused. at least there is if you live in the United States of America.. the domestic Violence program helps those being abused to move out of their abusive homes and into safe shelters or their own safe home, hotel, motel, apartment... there is a national number. you call that number and they will tell you where the Domestic violence program is in your region. they can also help you develop escape plans so that if you need to get out of the home right away you have what you need to get yourself to safety. domestic violence program is free and they dont ask for a lot of details. they just need the basics of what is happening. they will also help you to prosecute those you feel are abusing you..

but only you can take the steps needed to get yourself out of the abusive situation.

the domestic violence number is....1-800-799-7233 and their website is ..
http://www.thehotline.org/

its in every state in America and many towns and cities in America and someone is answering the phones 24 hours a day 7 days a week...