If your mom does this, does this count as domestic violence?

Question

My mother is always constantly hitting me with a belt which sometimes leaves bruises and marks on my skin permanetly. Does that count as domestic violence?

im 20 years old female

my mom's black so she thinks its ok. (well she calls it "spanking"/whooping a**")

and i would move out, but i have no place to move out right now including friends and family. my parents are also delaying me from getting a job. :(

i used the cell phone so i could try and call people to see where i could live and she had told me not to use the cell phone

she took me out of USC because i got a 3.75 in a prelaw major instead of a4.0

Answer 1

It is domestic violence and abuse. Don't delay; contact the police, and consider going to a shelter or ppl you trust in.

I'm black too, and so yeah, I understand what an "***-whooping" means. My mother stopped hitting me with a belt -- you know, stick your hand and pop -- when I was a teenager. She hit me recently in the arm for not doing her college homework. But that's a different matter.

Hitting someone for no apparent reason is stupid.

Answer 2

It is domestic violence. It is also assault. However, do you want to have your mother arrested? If you filed charges like this, she may be arrested and I am sure the police would advise you to move from the home and you can't do that. Is there a relative who could talk to her and have her stop this? If not, you may have to go to a shelter until you can make other arrangements.

Answer 3

When a person has been abused their whole life, they cannot just walk out the door and live a normal life. Please don't add to her anguish by saying these things.
Nickia...is there anyone you can go to? A friend, relative ANYONE?? You do need to get out, but it's easier said than done, I know. Unless you trust someone enough to reach out, you will continue to be abused. You also need some counseling to break these cycles, or you may repeat them with your own family.
I wish you strength and good luck.

Answer 4

How did she unenroll you??? You are 20 and legally an adult she has no legal right to do that. Go and sign back up and file for financial aide - she cant control that anymore than my mother could call my job and quit for me. Not only that you obviously have computer access so contact your friends that way and go stay w them.
Its assault - you are too old for it to be considered child abuse.

Answer 5

It is absolutely domestic violence. You are no longer a child, so this can't be reported as child abuse, but if your mother does this often, then it is domestic violence and you should go to the police. No person deserves to be beaten.

Answer 6

That is child abuse some say its not but it is! and if i was u and my mom was leaving bruises and scars on me i would tell the cops. You might get taken away but at least u will be safer than u are now! Hope this helps and i will pray for u!

Answer 7

Well, you're too old to be spanked. So yeah, I guess you could call it domestic violence. But really, what did you do to deserve that? Did you rob a bank or something?

Answer 8

It is considered child abuse. You can report her but you'll be placed in a youth organization until they find you a foster home. You need to show this to your mom and see if you two can come to an agreement. Like stop hitting your kid, mom!!!! Psychiatric Social Worker.

Answer 9

I'm sorry, but you CAN move out. Maybe she does this because she's tired of having some lazy do-nothing bum mooching off her.
She feeds you, she pays your rent, she pays your utilities. She lets you stay there. Don't like it... GET OUT, you are an adult and that is an option.
Stop blaming your failure to move on your parents. Get out, or shut up.

Answer 10

That counts as child abuse. It is hard, but you have to report it in order to get her to stop! God bless! Good luck and stay strong!