[BelleCat]

I have never been in a relationship that wasn't abusive. I have been struck, touched, exploited, manipulated, verbally torn to pieces, controlled, and raped.

My parents can be emotionally abusive as well. I have been criticized on my weight, grades, intelligence, social life, and just about anything I can think of.

Then there's bullies at school. They torment me in some pretty hideous ways, including making a chat about how disgusting I am. I got messages asking me to take my own life, and have had things thrown at me. I get stares as well.

Then at the bus stop, I get groped! I am even abuse by strangers!

It just feels like I'm surrounded by abuse... And I don't know what to do.

[Travelinglady]

Oh, my. So sorry to hear about all these abusers. Well, you can start by making some safer friends here and then reaching out in real life to some decent people.

Are you in therapy? That might help you learn to protect yourself more.

[Sannah]

Hi Belle, welcome to PC. I'm so sorry that you have been through all of this. Is there anyone at school that you can reach out to? These groping boys at the bus stop are commiting crimes. How about going to the police? They can watch at the bus stop and arrest these boys. We can support you here. Please continue to keep us posted on how you are doing.