Communication is the basis of all relationships, whether between couples, families, coworkers or team members. Good communication skills make people friendly and trustworthy, and these two things are the foundation of long-lasting marriage and family relationships. Sometimes one spouse gets angry and verbally abuses other partner, and arguments can turn into serious fights. Marriage and family relationship counselors are licensed and experienced professionals who know how to work with the ups and downs in the lives of couples and families. Communication tips provided by marriage therapists are based on years of research into how to successfully resolve relationship conflict: Stay calm and don’t use names when talking with someone; learn how to say you're sorry; always use “I” statements in conversation; take pauses during arguments and clarify the conflict. All these are great tips for conflict resolution.

Im so sorry for you. You really seem at the end of your rope. Maybe you really need to rethink your living arrangements and create a distance between yourself and your mum and brother. There is never a reason to verbally abuse anyone and never a reason to except it.  It seems to me that you are a smart and clever girl and maybe this is the wakeup call that you need.  I think that for your own safety and mental health you really need to get away from these people, in particular your brother.  Certainly I think you need to talk to someone and a psychologist may be the right person. Not a psychiatrist. You are not mad and this is in no way, as far as I can see, your fault. I wish you all the best and I will pray for you.

God bless

Cath.