Wait, this is all because you fell asleep?

Your stepmom sure seems like an ass, not to mention a hypocrite. Someone who has had trouble sleeping should have a right to fall asleep without being assaulted. She probably doesn't know shit about laziness either, given that she doesn't work and just plays WoW all fucking day. If I were you, I'd probably move out, even if it just means staying with a friend until college starts.

That's what I was gonna say. She assaulted you. You have evidence of this. Police at the front door would give her a very nasty shock, especially if she spent some time in jail for it. Her actions have very serious consequences, and she needs to know (honesty she should know better already at her age) that it is NOT acceptable to assault someone.

You have proof that you will be going back to the grind soon and a month or two of laziness isn't a ridiculous thing to ask. Vacation time will be scant from here on out, so you have every right to live it up while you still have it.

You know, I have said some pretty mean things to my Mother, and I've been slapped for them (I was spanked as a kid, not a big deal), but not once do I ever recall her trying to put her hands around my throat, that's hardly called for in any situation unless you're trying to strangle somebody.

If you're really not comfortable there then maybe you should look into other options. And if you're finding it hard to talk to your Dad alone why not wear a tank top around the house so your bruises are visible?

thats kinda sounding like abuse.....are you sure your okay with her? your the legal age, just move out to a friends house or if your patient save up till you can buy a flat.

I am updating on the situation.

Well my dad and I really didn't talk, but I told him what happened from my pov and showed him the marks.

He said he wasn't going to take sides.

Her and I are since talking, she acts like nothing ever happened, but whatever, play the game that way I suppose, all I know is I will never have a hand laid on me again, if it happens again I am packin all my shit and I am peacin' out.

wow. Talk to you dad and remind him of his promise. If you don't want to do that than I fully recommend trying to stay with a friend or a relative (perhaps your mum?) Or if you are still really angry or this happens a lot, call the police. Hope it all works out! <3 Aygul

Wow, I think I'd get pretty scared if someone put their hands around my throat... Like everyone above me said, talk to your dad. Tell him how you feel. I would also ignore your stepmother. Just to be safe. Try to do your best around the house, so she can't accuse you of being lazy. Best of luck working things out (:

Well, not to sound like a parent, but you could have been a tad more respectful. But still, she shouldn't have lost her temper and should have been an adult. Moving out seems to be a good idea.

Boy, she sounds a lot like my mom, only she has a job and is careful not to leave evidence or conveniently 'forgets' or 'blanks out' when she lashes out. x: I would seriously go to the police in your case, as you do have proof of her actions and it's not right. I know what it's like to be in your situation, more or less. Just this morning, she woke me up at Seven in the morning to bitch about her washing machine being broken and yelled at me all day long for being lazy while I cleaned up the kitchen, bathroom, backroom, my room and the living room and did a few loads of laundry while she read a book and yelled. --;'

Seriously, maybe we can pit your stepmom and my mom in a Texas style cagematch. It would surely be interesting to see. c:

Or just hit her back next time. It's in self-defence if she touches you first and won't back off.

What some people don't seem to realize is that abusive parents aren't so rational. I've tried the 'avoidance' and she comes after me, too. I've tried politeness and doing chores to stay out of her way and I get the 'go get your fucking brother and drag him over by his hair', silence doesn't work, nothing really does work with some people. /: It's like people like her stepmom and my mom are so insecure that nothing calms them down unless they take you down as many pegs as they can and assert themselves as the dominant person in the house because they can beat you up and not because they deserve it through any redeeming qualities or leadership skills.

:O nice 8D

WOW, what a story that was. Your step mom is a bitch!

I think you should get a break for sure! You start your next job next week. . relax why'll you can right?!

She is the lazy one. Has she tried to get a new job since??

What is wrong with you people? How can you just say that it's okay for the step mom to hit her? How can you justify the way this step mom is acting? Hitting your children is abuse and you should have just called the police.

Anyone who hits children - if the child is his/her own or not - doesn't deserve a lot of respect. Sure she wasn't very respectful, but a lot of people aren't so it's okay for me to beat them up? No it is not!

This kind of shit makes me feel really angry, because it is just wrong and some of you tend to say that it isn't.

I'm pretty sure abuse laws define physical abuse as any striking of a child with a closed fist or that leaves a mark. :x Since she tried to strangle you and left bruises, that is certainly abuse, but since you're over 18, I think you would have to press assault charges instead, if you were to press charges at all. That might be the only way to get everyone to see it clearly. I'd advise pressing charges if she ever touches you again, since you're thinking of moving out and such though, I don't think it'll be an issue.

If I were you I'd go live with my mom till I could save up enough money to move out on my own. I'm sorry your dad isn't man enough to throw that woman (and I use the word loosely) out! If anyone ever touched my kid they would be lucky if all I did to them was throw them out. Don't wait for something else to happen because it will only get worse.

Have you tried telling your dad the story with all of the details? If she's beating you like that, she needs to go, especially if your dad doesn't want anyone hitting you. Good luck with whatever you go! ❤

On a side note, she sounds exactly like my brother, only he hasn't had a job for 2 years. All he does is play World of Warcraft, smoke cigarettes and drink beer, (he's 22) and drink up all of the Coke. :x

File a police report.

It might go against who you are, but keeping your mouth shut when she rages might save you from getting hit again.

You can get so angry when you can't say what you want, but the last thing i would want to do is cause tension and more problems.

Get out as soon as you can. Its not a situation anyone wants to be in, but you have to take what you have and make the best of it.

If it does get to the point where she is physical with you again, go to a neighbor and call the police.

shit, I'd whoop the bitchs ass. o_o but seriously, talk to your father, if he doesn't listen, pull a restraining order on the cunt.

Despite the constant advise from others, do NOT go to a woman's shelter. they are hell. total bloody hell.

Don't let that bitch push you out of YOUR and YOUR DAD's house. My advice: get rid of her. If another person comes into your life for your dad, be nice but state dominance. don't be afraid to stand up. its your life and your dad.

Call the police, my friend.