I’m 20 years old, and my dad beats me up for every little mistake I make. Sometimes he beats me up just because he wants to. My mother is late, and it’s been hell living with my dad. He drinks a lot, and whenever he drinks, he gets pissy. He’s my dad, and I love him, but I’m tired. I’m just in 200 level at the university, but I work part-time as a salesgirl. I use the little I get to survive, but it’s not nearly enough, and my dad only gives me money when he feels like it. I know people will ask why I don’t stay in the hostel instead.
The thing is, I’m always late to pay, so I never get a hostel space. When I mentioned renting a place to my dad, he slapped me and started calling me all sorts of names, saying that I want to go and do ashawo, and that’s why I want to run away from home. I’m genuinely tired, and I don’t know what step to take next. I can’t even afford to take a next step. Should I just run away? Where would I even run to?
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