[kay20]

You see, my father just lost his job, but has very bad anger problems. Even if I don't do anything, and the other people in my house (my mother, whom isn't married to him anymore, and my 10 year old nephew) get the hard end of his anger. He said that something was my fault that I knew wasn't, and when I confronted him on that, he got mad and said I was grounded. I replied with an "ok" and walked to my room. He followed behind me and started ripping stuff off my walls, throwing my stuff away, and said that I am a delinquent child, because I don't do anything around the house. Well, the reason that I don't is because my mother is unable to work, and tells me not to do anything because it gives her something to do during the day when my nephew and I are at school. My sister was the delinquent child, she was the one who stayed out till all hours of the morning, stealing and getting into trouble when she was my age. But, he said that I was one, and, in his exact words "I have no insurance on your dumb (), get the () out of my house". Then, I called my sister and had her come get me, and he ripped the phone out of my hand, and told her "She is only 16, but I guess she will be starting out sooner than most people." So, I left, but I am afraid that he will call me in as a run away, because he did the same thing to my sister when she was my age and he kicked her out. But, my mother and my sister are both witnesses to him kicking me out, I was just doing what I was told. And I am afraid for my mother being there, but I don't know if she is going to stay there much longer. I am now back in the house, but I am afraid what he will do in the future. Is there anyone that can give me any advice on this. I talked to my counselor at school this morning, and she said to get a job and emancipation might be a route to take after having a job for a period. Most people just say that I have a problem with his rules and discipline, and that's not the case. I understand that I have responsibilities and rules that I have to follow, it's not that.

[rosepedal]

I think emancipation is a good idea, but it can be very difficult if your father knows. You have to have quite a bit of money saved and have a steady job. Im willing to bet that if your father finds out about you trying to get emancipated that he'll mess up your job or not allow you to have one. But if there is a will there's a way. Good luck and check into emancipation.
Remember none of this is your fault and as hard as it is you need to put your safety first. If there is any violence don't be afraid to tell your councelor.