I honestly hate my family, you may think I'm just being stupid and that I love them but I really don't, I'm treated like nothing in this family, especially by my parents, yeah there's 6 kids altogether but the way I'm treated its like there's only 5, I've tried so hard speaking to them and trying to explain how I feel but they just seem to never understand or realise what it's really like, my mum is the one woman I can not stand, she's hit me so many times because she gets angry and I'm the first she turns too, or even when I make a silly comment on something she gets so angry about it and goes crazy for nothing, a few weeks ago I was at the point to ending my own life because of how unfairly I'm treated by my brothers, sisters and parents, everyday is a struggle, I'll go to school act like I'm all well and good but when I get home, I go straight to my room and stay there the whole night and cry myself to sleep, I don't even go down to eat with my family, I self harm instead as I still wanted to make something of my life as I'm still only 15, but I've decided I don't want to be living under the same roof as these people and want to go to a family that'll treat me like their own... but basically I'm asking for your help, what should I do, who should I talk to that could actually help apart from other family or friends, please :'(

Well, stop saying silly things and avoid the punches. Also, do you pitch in and do chores and help around the house?

In was of answering her post,honey I believe you need to find someone outside your home to speak with that you can trust,such as a teacher or a cop,but be completely honest with them about everything,there is no reason any adult should punch you.Adoption may not be the answer,maybe another familymember or a friend of your family who loves children could help by giving you a place to live and treat you like a child should be treated,I wish you the best of luck... Please be sure to let me know how it goes

If you are being physically abused then you should be speaking to a counselor at school.

Adoption will not be the answer, no one will adopt a 15 year old. However, foster care may be an option if you truly are in a bad situation. If you report it, there will be an investigation.