How to help a friend dealing with family abuse or neglect
Family abuse: What it is and how to identify it
Dealing with family abuse: How to get help and stay safe
"I cry so much that I get to the point where I feel sick."
"I'm 16 and I left home due to emotional and mental abuse."
"I hate my family."
"Honestly, I'm just exhausted, i want all of this to end."
"Sometimes I wish they weren't my parents."
"My dad is a negative, unhappy person."
"I'm in a tough situation right now."
You can chat with a live counsellor Wednesday - Sunday, 6pm - 2am EST. Find out when Live Chat is open in your province by clicking here
Live Chat is available from midnight until 7:00 a.m. You can always text CONNECT to 686868 to reach a trained volunteer Crisis Responder 24/7.
Chat
Tap "Continue" to go to the next window and then tap "Open" to text.
Tap "Cancel" to go back. Reload the page to text in later.