I think it is always hard asking for help..(i am hoping that is what you mean...) but i think you will find you are saving your own sanity in the long run..even talking to the Boys and Girls hotline will give you insight on who you should speak with. People who control have a mental glich that preys on people like you..like i use to be..they are exceedingly good at what they do. You will find that the more you reach out for help..the more help you will get...in the very long run you will have taken control of the situation and he wont be able to hurt you anymore. The threats are just as damaging as fists..they tear you down from the inside..keep you from reaching your goals..and the worst, the absolute worst part is when you start believing what they say yourself. Talk to someone richie, someone that can help. If you have a friend to listen that is a start, and will ease your heart some, but you need more then that, you need a trusting grownup in a position to make a difference for you. We have all told you that you are special..but honestly in my whole entire life i have never seen anyone come into a community and touch so many people so quickly. That alone should let you know that you have profound people skills and that is an incredible talent that can take you very far in life. That is unless you let the person that is hurting you the most win. A violent vengence isn't the answer either. That will only add fuel to the fire and damage your chances of a long, happy and sucessful life. You have to go thru the stages, and once you start, it will become easier. Be it a hotline, or a relative, talk..and talk..and talk some more. Build your team up..you are only alone in this as long as you let yourself be that way.