Just now I heard the parent screaming and shouting and I heard them say, "Shut up, you ***" towards their 3-year-old son. This led to the boy crying constantly.
As well as the shouting, I’ve also heard loud banging noises, which sounds as though the parent may be kicking or throwing objects around. I’m losing sleep just thinking about it. It makes me sad and upset seeing the boy treated like this.
I’ve been feeling so lonely over the past few months and have been through so much this year. I’m feeling really suicidal.
I have tried to end it before and have been in hospital. I don’t want to live until Christmas.
Sioned's story
My home life was always chaotic. My parents argued a lot and when I was 13 they split up and my dad moved out. I was trying to function as a normal teenager but it was hard to pretend that everything was OK.
If I hadn't had Childline to turn to then I would have maybe killed myself or gone down the wrong route in life. They saved my life so many times.
How you can help
Children shouldn't have to cope alone. Whatever they're facing, Childline is here to listen. But we can only be here with your help.
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Amber's story
"When I was 9, I was sexually abused by a close family member. By the time I was 12, it was destroying me. I spoke to Childline and they helped me build up the courage to confide in a teacher.
After suffering anxiety and depression, I was referred to NPSCC's Letting the Future In service, which helps children recover after sexual abuse, and had weekly therapy sessions.
It's made an amazing difference to me. I don't think I would be here at all now if it wasn't for the NSPCC."
Amber's story
"When I was 9, I was sexually abused by a close family member. By the time I was 12, it was destroying me. I spoke to Childline and they helped me build up the courage to confide in a teacher.
After suffering anxiety and depression, I was referred to NPSCC's Letting the Future In service, which helps children recover after sexual abuse, and had weekly therapy sessions.
It's made an amazing difference to me. I don't think I would be here at all now if it wasn't for the NSPCC."
How your donations make an impact
Every 25 seconds a child contacts Childline for help.
Last year, 47% of contacts answered by the NSPCC helpline resulted in a referral.
Around 90% of our funding comes from our supporters, helping us reach children across the UK.
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Amber's story
"When I was 9, I was sexually abused by a close family member. By the time I was 12, it was destroying me. I spoke to Childline and they helped me build up the courage to confide in a teacher, something I'd wanted to do for 2 years."
The case went to trial but collapsed due to a lack of evidence - which was a very distressing experience. After suffering anxiety and depression, Amber was referred to Letting the Future In, our therapeutic recovery service for children who've been sexually abused."
How you can help
Last year we answered xxxxxx calls to Childline from children struggling with their mental health. But we can only answer 3 out of every 4 calls. Donate today and help us answer every call.