My dad slapped my mother...

Yesterday my mother and my dad got into an argument. Their married about 30 years now ( I'm 18) and he slapped her for the first time and pulled her hair. I got involved as i couldn't watch him abusing her ( not sure if it's abusing)... and he left saying he wants to calm down. I don't know what to do! As i said he it was the first time he redacted like that and i haven't ever seen him so out of control. He is my father and i can't stop "loving" him , but I'm worried... I don't know how to feel.

Reply 1

Zarek

21

Sorry to hear this, I can imagine how upsetting it is. I don’t think physical violence in the home is ever justified. Letting the dust settle is sensible. If it’s out of character he will likely regret it and try to sort things out. How is the relationship normally

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TSR-Support

5

Original post by Anonymous

Yesterday my mother and my dad got into an argument. Their married about 30 years now ( I'm 18) and he slapped her for the first time and pulled her hair. I got involved as i couldn't watch him abusing her ( not sure if it's abusing)... and he left saying he wants to calm down. I don't know what to do! As i said he it was the first time he redacted like that and i haven't ever seen him so out of control. He is my father and i can't stop "loving" him , but I'm worried... I don't know how to feel.

Hi there,

Sorry you are going through this, that must have been really hard to see.

Just reaching out to you as I wanted to let you know there is support available out there that may be of use:

- Victim Support
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice:
Call Supportline on 08 08 16 89 111

- Childline
Childline is free to contact on 0800 1111. Childline counsellors are here to take calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from children and young people under 19.Childline counsellors are also available to speak to online through 1-2-1 chat and via email.

- Refuge - Anyone, domestic violence
Website: https://www.refuge.org.uk

- Rise, Anyone, domestic violence
https://www.riseuk.org.uk/get-help/about-domestic-abuse
Helpline number is 01273 622 822. Monday and Tuesday mornings, 9.30 - 12.30pm and Wednesday 5-7pm.
Alternatively, you can contact via email on [email protected]

- Relate - Anyone, relationship support
Tel: 0300 0030 396 (need to book appointment for counselling)
Live chat: https://www.relate.org.uk/relationsh...hat-counsellor
Website: https://www.relate.org.uk

Hope you find this useful and please come into ATCS if you have any further questions.

Look after yourself.

Best wishes,
TSR Support

Reply 3

Anonymous #2

It may be the first time you have seen his violence towards her.

My dad slapped my mother...

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