If I tell my gp, will they report it to the police?
I want to talk to my GP above my father's past abuse and how he strangled me, as I'm looking to access some resources to move out of his house and get support.
But I don't want them to report it to police.
He strangled me 3-4 years ago and my brother had to get him off of me. He denies it and I'm not sure my brother will tell the truth if asked.
I didn't report it as at the time I didn't want to go into care or be homeless.
I'm 18 now, he hasn't hit me in years but I feel uncomfortable living with him still, hence want to speak to my doctor about it and also access some mental health support.
No one else is at risk as only my adult brother lives with him, whom he gets on with, but I'm really worried they'll tell the police, as that will make my family and friends view me in a different way and potentially impact my brother as he lives with him.
Posted Jul 11, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC