In some ways you sound just like me.I had to take care of myself in my childhood and my mom was very cruel and violent. I endured physical abuse and neglect in the hands of my parents.My dad was not abusive but turned a blind eye to my mom's abuse.People thought I was crazy.My mom rallied around saying I was a difficult and angry child.People believed her.There was no way to get people to see the reality.I am so sorry you went through that.