What should I do??

LegacyUser

I just moved home there last week after being away in college all year...I've been travelling up and down home every weekend since starting college. Anyways, Things have been out of control more so since I got home, my father has been lashing outand drinking alot ...not just a simple slap and my mother was alway bearing the brunt of it up until a couple weeks ago...I simply don't know what to do...I have a younger sister living at home (who I don't think he'd ever touch).
I've tried talking to my mother but all she does is defend his actions and has also turned on me on numerous occasions. I don't think I can live in this enviroment anymore and feel I have to get my sister out as she dosen't need this, she's only 12...I'm 22...
I did go to my GP about this as I was serously struggling through college and she recommended anti-depressants and councelling which I have all being doing but in my opinion it hasn't helped. I have tried to discuss various escape routes with my councellor but I can't seem to absorb anything he says....where do I go from here?? I have witnessed events as a child but nothing this bad!! She refuses to act or do anything and has rejected any comments or sugesstions I have made...any help, advice is much appreciated...

Slow Motion

I'm sorry OP I don't really have any advise for you, but your sister is only 12 and if you are worried about the effect this is having on her then you need to contact social services, he may not hit her but she may still be suffering from abuse! I don't know if she would be removed into care but at least a visit might scare your folks into copping on!

LegacyUser

I wish it was that simple...I know my mother loves her to bits...I couldn't/wouldn't try and separate them...It's my father thats the main problem that I simply don't know how to resolve...Social services is the last route I'd go dowm I'm afraid..
I don't think she has witnessed anything going on between them, even though she's well aware of what's going on....

spurious

Your mother is being assaulted?
Ring the police.

LegacyUser

Very tough situation especially if you're mother isn't listening to you. Although initially I would say tell the police, your mum could end up denying everything to protect your father.

Are you close to any aunts or uncles you could talk this out with? A brother or sister of your mothers?

LegacyUser

It's easier said than done calling the guards in on your own family...I feel as if my mum denies it to me then there's certainly no point calling the guards...I sat her down last night when my dad went out for a regular 'nightcap' and explained to her how I felt about the whole situation but it completely fell on deaf ears!
As regards talking to a family member it's also no good as her brothers and sisters a extremely 'old school' to say the least and would look down on us instead of help..which has happened before...and only made matters worse....
I know I'm looking for some sort of intervention...but what???
I can't deal with this anymore myself and I'm considering leaving for good which is not something I want but will have to do and possibly take my sister with me....I don't know if it's a good idea??