Gap / Dec 29 2009 18.04

Dear Jessie. I can understand how you feel. My Mum used to shout and hit me as well. She left me a couple of years ago however. It's something loads of children and teens go through. I'm sure that she really does care for you underneath all her yelling and slapping. I think the important thing is that you try and carry on caring for her. Many adults just can't handle being a parent. She probably already knows that she's treating you badly, but finds it hard to stop. She may have her own issues she has to deal with. Try and be supportive because she will thank you for it in time. I know it can seem like there's no light and the end of the tunnel adn that there's no hope. You just need to carry on withit and focus of the positives in life that you enjoy eachday. It might seem like there aren't any. But if you look they will be there. Don't worry about your relationship with your Mother too much. I'm sure it will mend itself in time. Be patient and smile :) Hope this helps. x