Hi and thanks for your message.
It sounds like things can be very difficult for you at home with your brother and the way that he makes you feel. It’s wrong that he acts like this and threatens you – nobody has the right to make you feel unsafe and unhappy.
It sounds as though it’s made especially difficult because your mum is also scared of him and that sounds like it’s scary for you too. Having someone who is violent and can’t control their temper sounds hard and means you are not able to relax and be happy at home, which is something you should be able to do.
You’re wondering what can be done about it? It’s going to be difficult for me to give you any definite answers but a starting point might be to think about talking to an adult you trust who also knows your brother. This could be another family member, a friend or neighbour. It would be important to choose who you talk to carefully and make sure you’re comfortable with them knowing.
If your brother is violent and you feel like you or your mum are in danger, it would be okay to call the police on 999. Perhaps it might be a good idea to talk with a ChildLine counsellor about what it would be like to do this, so that if you ever have to call the police you can know what to expect.
We’re always here for you if you’d like to talk about life at home and don’t forget that your feelings matter and that whatever is important for you, is important for us too. You can talk to us on the phone or online, whichever is most comfortable for you.
Take care,
Sam