Iwould suggest talking to the counselor at school; yes, confronted with the abuse your mother will be angry, but you have to start somewhere. Is there a friend or relative you could stay with for awhile? your mother is full of rage, but not at you.....she has issues she has never dealt with. Verbal abuse can escalate to physical abuse, and you need a way to be safe from her. You do NOt cause her to abuse you.She CHOOSES that. The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans saved my life; I had a mother like that. The best you can do, is to stop talking to her or trying to defend yourself (hard to do, I know). I hope you will talk to the counselor, and let her know you fear for your life, and why. Can you go to your room, or outside when she starts the abuse? Please do not accept the blame for HER abuse; it is her choice.