[gemy]

Danni, I am quite concerned with your situation. I know as you have told us that you are only 16 yrs old, many of us who have responded are quite a bit older, and mayhap wiser.

Please oh please don't take this the wrong way, but if your situation is as you described, where your Mom hits you, and as described by you beats the family dog; this is a very unhealthy and dangerous situation for YOU and for Luke.

I don't know how much your Dad knows, or even if you feel comfortable talking with him, but if so, then you need to now. Not tomorrow, or when next he visits, but Now.