I'm sorry your adoptive parents hit you - its always sad when people who should be protecting you dont - there should be psychological screening for adoptive parents - even parents!!!!

Good news that you are on the list for a new place and that your dr is helping you get to see a counciller - can you dr write a letter to the council for you to speed things up? my brother got one from his dr and it helped.

The shouting thing - I understan that - my parents used to scream at each other - I still cringe when I hear loud voices - not something i have talked about in therapy but maybe i should - so make sure you do when and note I said WHEN you get your counciller

Have you spoken with your Dr about the period pain? if its bad enough to make you feel faint you may need some meds to help - just a thought.

anyway, take care and try to be kind to yourself P7