Do you have a school counselor or a pastor you could talk to? You can ask to talk to a pastor even if you aren't a part of that church. Or is there a crisis line for families in need of help in your phone book under Social Services or Behavrioral Health services?

Could you suggest to your mom that you and she look to see what kind of help might be out there if she were to decide to leave your stepdad? Right now she's afraid of the unknown and getting some facts might help her to feel better and realize that she does have options.

to you. You have (too) much on your shoulders.