How can I know for sure my mom won't hit me again?

Two days ago, at three in the morning, my parents and two cousins came home extremely drunk. My boyfriend (who lived with me at the time, until my dad kicked him out over this incident, although he had absolutely nothing to do with anything) and I were in my room watching a movie, and settling down for bed. My mom came into my room being extremely obnoxious and loud. I asked her to please go back downstairs because my boyfriend and I were in the middle of a movie. She then gets extremely angry and starts yelling at me. She got all up in my face and everything. As she was in my face, she was so drunk and lost her balance and fell into me. I only pushed her up enough for her to gain balance, but she took it the wrong way. She jumps on top of me and starts punching me in the face and tries to choke me. My boyfriend immediately holds her shoulders and yells “please, stop!” while I’m screaming for help from my dad. I didn’t even bother to try to fight back. When my dad finally runs into my room, he just looks at my mom who is beating me unconscious, and turns to my boyfriend who is then yelling at my dad to please help me. All my dad does is start yelling at my boyfriend! He doesn’t bother to help me. He tells my boyfriend to “get the f**k out of his house”. My boyfriend leaves the room. I push my mom off of me and start running. My boyfriend and I get in his car and just drive. I called my dad to tell him that I would be home in the morning, when everybody is sober and willing to have a civilized conversation. Of course, the next day, my mom apologized, promising that it will never happen again. Should I believe her? I can’t even bear to look at her anymore, and I can’t stand being alone. I’m seriously depressed, and I have no idea what to do. Home doesn’t feel like home anymore. I’m lost. Any advice on any of this will help. Please.

Answer #1

first, make sure your boyfriend doesnt visit your house regularly… infact let him stay away from your house for a month or so… try to understand this that even if your parents are sober right now to them your boyfriend is an outsider no matter how close both of you are and irrespective of the fact of how long you guys have been together. Secondly, talk to your parents and tell them how you dont like them drinking this way and losing their senses. Thirdly, if they come back home again drunk just no need to converse with them… stay away … or just go to sleep…

as for question… she promised you that the incident wouldnt happen again while she was sober… when she will be drunk she might not remember that promise…

if all this continues then ask some close relative like your aunt or someone like that to help your mom..

I wish you luck and I sincerely hope that things at your place become better. all the best and I’ll pray for u.

Answer #2

The only thing you can be sure of is that her behavior sober is totally different than her behavior drunk…When she’s drunk make yourself scarce, because drunk people are great at ‘good intentions’, but rarely stick to them…as my mama used to say: The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

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Answer #3

I think a meeting would be great, except for the fact that my boyfriend can’t stand my parents now, and refuses to have absolutely anything to do with them. He has always been like that. He’s never liked being around or talking to them. This whole incident definately amplified his resentment for them though. Now he actually has a reason to hate them. My parents blame the whole entire thing on him as well, although he had nothing to do with it! Ugh. I just am so confused.

Answer #4

If it has only happend 1 time in your life then it may be isolated incident. I think your parents may have had some rage towards your boyfriend staying with you and it came out that night. Be watchful, if they get drunk again be on alert.

Get a lock for your bedroom door. It is easy to install a new door knob that has the lock on it, instructions are easy to follow and all you need is a screwdriver. If they come back drunk lock your door.

Answer #5

I think you should have a meeting with all of the people involved. Go out to dinner or do it somewhere in public where people are around and your family won’t have the opportunity to yell or fight.

Let everybody tell their side of the story and apologize when necessary. When everybody is finished, ask if your boyfriend can come back to live with you. Make sure your boyfriend is present at this meeting, and before you go, tell him not to speak unless he is spoken to. He didn’t do anything wrong, so he shouldn’t be the centre of attention.

When it is all over, just forgive everybody. It’s the easiest way to get this all over with. If your mother ever does this again, then you need to call child services. An accident is fine, but when this behavior is recurring, it can destroy families.

Answer #6

I think you should not let your boyfriend in your house anymore because he may get stuffed up about the things if they happen again and it may be bad for your relationship. You seem to be very quite girl, I think you should be strict on certain things and avoid doing any mistakes so your parents do not have any chance to scold you you know what I mean..just be good and not afraid of drunk people..if you are right you can do whatever you want without hesitating. That’s all I can say for now.

Answer #7

There are so many things wrong with this question that I don’t know where to start.

Answer #8

You can never be sure she won’t because when your drunk you don’t think straight. You could try to see if it happens again, i know it is risky. maybe negotiate with her tell her ‘it’s her last chance if she ever does it again you will never ever forgive her’ maybe that would get her thinking about what she has done! And tell them to apoligize about the way they treated your boyfriend !

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