My dad literally hits me and punishes me by starving me. However, my friend says he’s “just trying to shape me into the perfect young man” and that he “truly loves me”. This almost makes me think she’s either my dad in secret or dating my dad.
In all seriousness, what do I do? Stop talking to her? Talk to her? Be her friend despite it?
Sounds to me like this friend has gone through similar experiences and this is their coping mechanism.
Compromising your health as a ‘means to teach’ is not good parenting. Physical abuse and starvation are recognized means of torture, as far as I’m aware. Please seek help,if possible.
As for your friend, if you’ve already tried explaining your situation and that still doesn’t register as abuse, you can tell her that you require support at this time, not additional work from someone in a position to support. It’s ok to take a break from her for a time while you try to better your situation.
Best wishes bud, hang in there.