Question

My sister has shown all the signs for an abuser and I don't feel safe near her, but I live with her and my parents won't do anything about it. What do I do?

Luna Rose Top Answerer

Siblings can be abusive too, and you should be able to feel safe in your own home. Make an appointment with your school guidance counselor. Print off this article, or another one like it, and circle or point to the things your sister does. (Even if she doesn't do every single one, it's still a serious problem.) Outside help can be very useful in figuring out how to deal with this, and guidance counselors are trained for situations like this. Most counselors are excellent listeners. If you are unlucky and get a bad counselor, tell your family doctor or a trusted teacher that you feel unsafe around your sister.