What constitutes abuse?

[Sleepwalking]

Hi there.
Life at home for me isn't very good.
I dread going back here everyday because of the people that live here. My dad and my brother are horrible people,
my brother takes drugs and my dad has anger issues when he is drunk, and almost as bad issues when he is sober. My mum died when I was 8, so I have been left alone here ever since. I have family on her side, but I can't stay with them or anything. My aunt said if she lived alone she would take me in, but she has a husband and children herself, so she just doesn't have the room. I am constantly depressed and have had thoughts of killing myself due to not only the things that I have happen to me, but of things that exist in my mind that make me the way I am.

Anyway, sorry for my life story.
All I wanted to know is;

What constitutes abuse?

I was wondering, because I get physically & verbally abused to the point where I am crying, due to the emotional trauma from the name calling, coupled with the physical pain. I have bruises over my body, saying that I have never been beaten "to a pulp", but I still believe being abused this way isn't right, or should be allowed to happen to me.
So, last thing.
Is this normal? Am I over-exaggerating? Or is this something to worry about?
Please help.

xx

[Gigablue]

This is definitely not normal and is something that you should worry about. You should get help immediately. Talk to a trusted friend or family member or a guidance counselor at school or even the police. You should also talk to your doctor or a therapist about your depression. It is a very serious disease and needs to be treated. Lastly, don't blame yourself for this. It is not your fault.

[Mortal Coil]

I agree with everything that Gigablue said. You should really talk to someone.
If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you. I know it doesn't sound like much, but trust me taking that step- just talking to someone online (and it doesn't have to be me, there are other lovely people on here who would be happy to help) can really make a difference.

[eggy101]

Yes you definetly need to talk to someone, me, anyone a teacher anyone you can trust, no one here will tell anyone. Suicide is not the way out, and depression can be serious, and must be helped, any time just send us a message or chuck us a email:

[email protected]