I've been abused by my parents, and the worst part is that I'm disabled and can't even run away from home. I have no real life friends, relatives or cousins to ask for help. I only have online friends, but none of them knows what I'm actually going through. I once trusted an online friend who promised to help me escape, but after we fought, she told me she wasn't my caretaker. That made me feel completely useless. Now I feel trapped, helpless and completely alone. I honestly don't know what to do anymore.

Question

Anonymous Practitioner · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry you are going through this. Please know that your situation is not your fault, and you do not deserve to be mistreated. Because you are disabled and physically dependent on your home environment, escaping on your own without professional support can be dangerous. Please reach out to local adult protective services, disability rights organizations, or legal aid/abuse helplines in your area. They can help connect you with accessible shelters, social services, and safe relocation options. Be very cautious with online contacts, but please don't lose hope—there are professional resources and advocate groups designed specifically to help disabled individuals in abusive situations get to safety. You are not useless, and you don't have to navigate this alone.