Hi there
Thanks for writing to me. It sounds like home isn’t a safe place for you to be at the moment. I can see that you are feeling confused by the things that your mum is doing.
I am really pleased that you have written to me because what is happening to you is wrong. This is not your fault Jess. It sounds like you’re wondering what to do and who you can turn to.
Home should be a safe place to be. It sounds like things have got a lot worse recently.
You’ve written in your letter that mum is hurting you. You also say that mum is keeping you locked in a cupboard. This sounds really scary and I can see that you’ve tried to run away before too. Young people often write to me to tell me they are thinking of running away. It sounds like your experiences of getting away have been upsetting so far. I can hear that you aren’t sure who to trust. I’d like you to know that you do have other options Jess. Safer options than running away.
I’m glad that you have followed the advice I have given out on here before. You have been brave to get in touch with the counsellors at ChildLine. Perhaps you could try again? It sounds important to me that the counsellor at ChildLine hears about your worries about telling someone. They will support you to think about what you can do. If you feel ready to tell someone Jess, the counsellor can do that with you or for you. You do not have to be alone.
Please make contact with ChildLine again. We can support you to keep safe.
Take care
Sam