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It sounds like your situation with your parents is much like an abused wife who won't/can't leave her husband. A classic abuser makes sure their victim is too scared to do anything. So the abuse can...

I appreciate everyone's advice! There's no offense taken at all. We know as parents, there are no quick or easy solution to things. I have taken value from everyone's responses here.

. I...

Jake, I appreciate your help. I have read and thought of what you said, but have hesitated to respond because I realize how pathetic my situation is.

While I try to figure who will help me, my...

I agree with all that's said. The problem with getting help is that I don't have insurance to cover it. I have four kids, so money is tight to buy insurance or pay for counseling. That's why I am...

Yes, but what about the idea of losing my daughter? I want to fix the problem, not just throw in the towel. These are my kids! It feels unfixable... she threw punches. I still have knots on my head...

As if it's not hard enough trying to raise teenagers, with all the backtalk and disrespect, I also have an ex-husband who undermines my authority every time I try to discipline.

Just recently, my...