Hi Ivy

That is awful that your stepdad threatened to kill you and physically assaulted you. There are no excuses for his behaviour. You didn’t cause him to do anything, he is an abusive person. I would suggest to tell your parents and any carers you have. Tell your school about his behaviour and you could even go to the police if you wanted to.

I’m guessing that this isn’t the first time that something like this has happened as you have hinted about things before. I would suggest that the reason that you struggle with your mental health could be because you are being abused. It likely won’t improve until you are out of that situation.

You don’t deserve to be treat like this, no one does. You deserve love and support from your family.