05-08-2006, 02:49 PM
It's very apparent that your mother wants to keep the family together, no matter what, and that your father hitting you is something that he "doesn't mean." Which could mean that she has attachment issues and is in constant need of companionship, even from abusive people.
The best thing to do is to inform the authorities, even though it could also emotionally cripple her in the process and affect her trust in you. Talk to her about this, or even talk to other close family members in order to help her, and in the process, help your family and you.
The best thing to do is to inform the authorities, even though it could also emotionally cripple her in the process and affect her trust in you. Talk to her about this, or even talk to other close family members in order to help her, and in the process, help your family and you.