Am i overreacting? She has done things like this in the past. I am crying for some reason,
My mom just grabbed my arm really hard and now its red , is this abuse?
I wouldn't call it abuse, but that's just me. Growing up, my parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles did far worse physically to me than grab my arm really hard and I don't consider myself to have been abused by them.
If you are truly being abused then seek help from a teacher or other trusted adult. But I caution against crying wolf, the ramifications of a child abuse investigation, whether it be warranted or not, can and will profoundly change your life and the lives of those involved. Again, I reiterate that if you are being abused then seek help as soon as possible, but don't think that allegations of abuse can or should be levied against someone as retaliation for disagreements or the normal reward/punishment disciplinary relationship that's exsist between parent and child.
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Heh, my mom used to grab me by the face when I was little, and do the exact same thing. 8 would freak out in the moment, but in the long run, I feel like it's made me a better and stronger person. An experience like this shouldn't call for a reaction close to the extremes. If she becomes a common repeat offender, it may be child abuse. Just don't take it too seriously.
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If mom has had some Reason of her own Season to Do anything Such as this Here, dear, She knows her Limits, although no Excuse to Lay her Hands on Anyone, hun. Bu tI am sure we have had some Moms who have used a Hand or even a Fly Swatter.
As long as she is Not Leaving Huge Marks on you Nor has Broken an Arm, no Huge Harm. However, it might not Hurt you to sit her Down, get on the Same Page with No.. Rage.
Good Luck. xx
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No need to cry. Shit happens and people do things they shouldn't, if she does it again tell her firmly that u don't appreciate being grabbed.
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I wouldn't can that abuse, she probably hasn't realise she'd been that hard. Was she angry with you by any chance?
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Depends on weather or not her intent on grabbing your arm was to hurt you. Did you ask? Tears might be streaming because you don't know the reason why
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if you consider that abuse, you should see what i do to my siblings hahaha
karate, tae kwan do... you name it, i did it...
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My dad used to beat me with a bamboo switch. That's abuse, not what you're crying about.
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I don't think it is abuse. She must be upset. You should show respect.
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Sounds like it could be abuse, like she has anger issues.
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I wouldn't say it is. Grabbing an arm is a far cry from spanking or something of the sort.
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She just got carried away with affection for you, I think
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Thats nothin but some discipline. Just because you were hurt doesn't mean its abuse. Now if she hite you in the face then yea thats bad.
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you are over reacting
dont worry
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Having grown up under an Indian mom, I call your situation light petting.
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Needs more detail to get an honest answer that isn't presumptive.
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I don't think that is considered abuse. It was probably unintentionally.
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No its not, you're just frail
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Why did she grab your arm?
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Yes you should leave home and support yourself.
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you have a sensitive skin.
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It'l be okay, things get better
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overreacting
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Very dramatic.
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Lmfao
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