Hello. I am a 46 yo survivor of child abuse at the hands of my mother and father. The abuses consisted of beatings, being verbally abused, being tickled until I urinated in my pants, and emotional neglect. On one occasion I was beaten until I was unconscious by my father and experienced a near death experience. In 1995 I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety stemming from this abuse. I have been in therapy, on a variety of medications and hospitalized twice due to this abuse, once for attempted suicide and the other for a emotional breakdown. To this date, I estimate I have spent between $10,000 and $12,000 in the last 12 years on treatment for these issues. I do not want to press charges against my parents, but I would like to know if I am entitled to reimbursement for the money I've spent, and the emotional damage cause by this abuse. Since I'm a pessimist (thanks mom and dad), I doubt there's anything that can be done, but I figure it doesn't hurt to ask. Any help that anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.
