Redditor Tells Her Mother She Wants To Move Out, Gets Beaten With Severe Physical Injuries
As children mature into adults, they develop their identities, and the parent's job is to follow and understand them. Each individual's journey to adulthood brings a unique personality, beliefs, and aspirations.
Parents should strive to understand these changes and provide an environment of trust and mutual respect. And while it's necessary to direct them in distinguishing right from wrong, acknowledging their autonomy is also important.
This balance between guidance and respect ensures a solid parent-child relationship, paving the way for honest discussion and mutual understanding. But, some parents are not able to understand their children.
Recently, a Reddit user shared a terrifying incident with her mother, expressing concerns over her health and life. The OP shared that she recently had a significant disagreement with her 36-year-old mother regarding her desire to move out.
This disagreement escalated to the point where the mother physically hurt the OP. As a result, the OP suffered injuries, including a black eye, two cracked ribs, and bruised ankles.
The OP has contacted the authorities but is hesitant to press charges. She is worried that once she leaves, her younger brother might become the target of her mother's abuse, as she has been abusive throughout the OP's life.
The OP believes this pattern of behavior is rooted in cultural beliefs because her grandmother told her the situation would have been avoided if the OP hadn't stood up for herself. The OP's father said that as a child, the OP should passively accept her mother's actions without resistance.
She told her mother that when she moved out, she'd cut ties and live independently, which caused further strain in their relationship. Currently, the OP is ignoring her mother's attempts to reach out.
Here is the OP's story:
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The OP explained her fight with her mother was literally a fight that left her with serious physical injuries:
The OP's family clearly tolerates her mother's behavior and advises her to do the same:
The OP should press charges because such behavior is not acceptable
The OP explained:
She definitely needs to press charges
A Redditor told her to think of her brother
"She has no right to lay hands on you"
A Redditor shared his honest point of view
She should start making a plan to move out and call the CPS if the mother abuses her brother
The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a phase marked by the formation of personal identities and values. Parents' role during this time is to be supportive and understanding.
Sadly, not all parents can fully embrace their child's evolution. This Redditor's post vividly catches the painful consequences of such a breakdown in understanding.
The OP described a traumatic altercation with her mother, leading to severe physical harm. Cultural beliefs may play a role in this situation, but they don't justify violence.
As a young adult, the OP needs autonomy and respect, not aggression, and this story is a heartbreaking testament to the importance of these values.
