Hi
Thank you for your letter, well done for seeking support. It sounds like you and your brother are having a difficult time at home at the moment with all the shouting and swearing between mam and dad all the time.
You said that you are worried it may become violent as your dad has threatened your mam before. I can imagine that this must be a very frightening thing for you and your brother to be thinking about, and coping with on your own.
It might be a good idea to think of another family member or an adult that you trust that you could tell about what’s happening at home. You could also consider whether it would be a good idea to talk to your parents about how much their arguments are affecting you. It’s important to think about a time when things are calmer if you do decide to talk to your parents. It’s best not to end up in the middle of their arguments as it’s also important to keep yourself safe.
If you ever feel like anyone is unsafe you can get help by calling 999 and asking for the police.
You’ve also told me that it is starting to reflect on your school work. Could you think of a teacher you could talk to about how you are feeling at the moment and see if they can give you any extra support?
There is a lot going on for you at the moment, if you wanted to you could have a talk with a ChildLine counsellor at anytime about what’s happening, how its making you feel and what you would like to do. You can contact them by 1-2-1 chat (a bit like MSN) or by phoning 0800 1111 (this is a free number, even from a mobile and it won’t show up on your bill.)
Take care
Sam