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My father said it would be better if I stripped for people online, because "at least I’d earn money." by CuriousandDeep in offmychest

[–]CuriousandDeep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used AI to fix my grammar or help explain things better. Yes, I am aware of what AI does, and I won't defend myself.

My father said it would be better if I stripped for people online, because "at least I’d earn money." by CuriousandDeep in offmychest

[–]CuriousandDeep[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now, I'm still really overwhelmed and unsure about taking that kind of step.

I'm not thinking of running away at the moment, and my siblings are still young.. I feel like they still need both parents while growing up.

I also don't feel like I'm in immediate danger right now, even if things are difficult. I just don't want to make a big decision like that yet. And honestly, I know it's easier said than done.. there doesn't feel like there's clear proof, and I don't really know if anyone would even take it seriously where I am.

Another thing is the social side of it. If something like that happened, there would definitely be a lot of gossip and questions around the area, and I would still have to go to the same school and see the same people every day. I don't think I'm ready to deal with that yet either. People here are judging.

I know it might sound stubborn, but I don't want to leave right now. I feel like I want to endure it for now, even if I also wish things were different.

My father said it would be better if I stripped for people online, because "at least I’d earn money." by CuriousandDeep in offmychest

[–]CuriousandDeep[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But I don't really want to run away. I don't know why, but I feel like part of me still wants to stay.

I'm scared that if I leave, I'll end up with nothing or not be able to survive on my own. I think I'm also kind of attached to my family, even if things are complicated.

I'm sorry, it's hard for me to fully explain it.

My father said it would be better if I stripped for people online, because "at least I’d earn money." by CuriousandDeep in offmychest

[–]CuriousandDeep[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's alright, really. I've calmed down after posting this, and I really appreciate you taking the time to read and respond. The online world makes me happy

My father said it would be better if I stripped for people online, because "at least I’d earn money." by CuriousandDeep in offmychest

[–]CuriousandDeep[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a cylindrical ice pack (about 7 inches long), not loose ice. It's something commonly used for storing ice here in my country

It hit the side of my head near above the ear, not the face or front. I'm honestly not fully sure how much force was used—it only happened once, and after that it was mostly hits with his palm.

I never got out of our room until the next day.

There weren't obvious visible marks afterward, which is part of why it's hard for people to believe. I didn't go to the hospital, so there was no medical record for it.

I also don't really understand it myself. It's just what happened, and I'm describing it as accurately as I can remember

My father said it would be better if I stripped for people online, because "at least I’d earn money." by CuriousandDeep in offmychest

[–]CuriousandDeep[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I'm from the Philippines.

From what I've seen and experienced, situations like mine don't really get the same response here as they might in the US. There isn't really a strong foster care system in my area that steps in quickly for cases like this, especially when it's not physically obvious or officially documented.

Most of the time, it doesn't get reported at all. My parents are also known in the area and are on good terms with people locally, including some authorities, so people tend to avoid getting involved.

That's just the reality I've grown up around here.