I can't stand living at home anymore. Please help ?

Question

Here's the situation. My brother makes my life miserable. Whenever he doesn't get what he wants, he throws tantrums. And I'm not talking about 5 year old tantrums, this is 15 year old physical abuse. He kicks me and punches me, and threatens to kill my cat.

He locked my cat in the basement today, and when i let him out, he put dangerous objects in his food (wood, pop, etc).

My parents can't control him, and my dad told me that when I'm 18, I can no longer remain at home. He won't pay for my university tuition, since I'm not going the route he wants me to (Doctor, PHD).

I really need advice. Please. I'm scared for my cat, and my brother is out of control. My mom tries to give him what he wants, and it seems like I'm the only person that won't take his c**p.

Answer 1

Call child protective services.

Your brother is either a bully or he may be on drugs if this is a new behaviour for him.

Either way, you're subject to verbal, emotional and physical abuse and you're not required to tolerate that.

They can either remove your brother or find somewhere else for you to stay.

If they offer you another place to stay, TAKE IT.  This type of behaviour can damage you for years.

Answer 2

Do you have relatives you can stay with who would provide a good home?

Answer 3

Call child protective services, they will help your parents get your brother help.