Hi @mysafehaven73 ,    It sounds like a really difficult situation with your son and it's great that you've reached out here for help and support . It sounds like things were pretty bad  at his dad's house, you mentioned that his granny hit him with a fist again - can I ask if this is something that had happened before? Is your son living with you full time now?    I think that @Birdwings  has put it perfectly - that it's really important to remind yourself of what you love about your son, but at the same time you deserve to be treated with respect, and it's not OK if you are feeling unsafe in your own home. You mentioned that your son has pushed you away a few times, has he been violent towards you at all?    1800 RESPECT   is a really great resource for people who are experiencing any kind of domestic violence, and they offer a free phone counselling service ( 1800 737 732 ) and  online chat. If you think it would help to chat to a counsellor I can highly recommend them - they can also help to chat through your options, and help to develop a safety plan if you're ever feeling unsafe at home.     We also have some great resources on anger and teenagers here.    Is your son at school, or working  at the moment? It sounds like it could be really good for him to talk to someone about how he is feeling and work on ways to manage his anger- a school counsellor can be a great place to start, or Headspace also offer great free service for young people, both online and in person.  You mention that he seemed to become a different person since last year - do you know if there's anything that happened in his life to cause that at all?    Thinking of you - it sounds like such a tough situation, and you don't have to go through it alone. We are always here if you need to vent or talk about what is happening for you.    ... View more