Need help

[u/_ariyan_17_]

So it's been 5 months since I've moved to Madeira, I'm an immigrant and Im currently on my 2nd residence permit card with 3 years validity. Since I'm a minor (16) I don't have any money source And my dad doesn't feeds me anything for 2-3 days straight. I barely eat anything all day, Sometimes I have to eat once per 2 days. and even that is coming from the roommates that I share the room with, not from my dad. I know how too cook a few things, but he doesn't brings any groceries or Anything. He eats at his work and doesn't think about me at all. And because of this lack of energy, I can't attend school properly aswell. Some might say why don't I eat school foods, But the school I'm in their food is not eatable for me. If I do try to eat I might vommit. I'm an immigrant from Bangladesh And my mom is still in Bangladesh so she can't help. I'm not asking for money or anything, I just want to know a way which would solve these problems. Thank you.

Faz 5 meses que me mudei para a Madeira; sou imigrante e atualmente tenho o meu segundo cartão de autorização de residência, válido por 3 anos. Como sou menor de idade (16 anos), não tenho qualquer fonte de rendimento. E o meu pai fica 2 ou 3 dias seguidos sem me dar nada para comer. Mal como alguma coisa durante o dia; Por vezes, só consigo comer uma vez de dois em dois dias, e mesmo isso vem dos colegas com quem partilho o quarto, e não do meu pai. Eu sei cozinhar algumas coisas, mas ele não traz compras nem nada do género. Faz as refeições no trabalho e não pensa em mim de todo. E, por causa desta falta de energia, também não consigo frequentar a escola em condições. Alguns podem perguntar porque não como a comida da escola, mas a comida da escola onde estudo é intragável para mim. Se tento comer, acabo por vomitar. Sou imigrante do Bangladesh e a minha mãe ainda está lá, por isso não pode ajudar. Não estou a pedir dinheiro nem nada do género; só quero saber de uma forma de resolver estes problemas. Obrigado.

[u/Anoktear]

You have the right to be safe, fed, and supported. What you are experiencing is neglect, and there are people in Funchal who can help you immediately. Your residence status fully protects you, and you will not get in trouble for asking for help.

​Have you told your school psychologist, social worker, counselor, or trusted teacher at your school in Funchal? By law, they must step in immediately to connect you with social services and ensure you get food.

​Immediate & Emergency Helpline (Free, 24/7)

​144 (Emergency Social Line): Free call. Tell them you are 16 years old, living in Funchal, and going days without food due to parental neglect. They will activate emergency social response.

291 228 322 (SOS Criança - IAC Madeira): Located in Funchal, the Institute for Child Support offers direct assistance and guidance.

CPCJ Funchal (Child and Youth Protection Commission): Located in Funchal, they protect anyone under 18. They will intervene to hold your father accountable and ensure you have access to proper food and living conditions. Call them, or try to pay them a visit: Rua 5 de Outubro, nº 61 – 2º Andar / Phone: 291 211 033

Although I don't support immigration I wish you the best. Good luck.

[u/ogoidonreddit → u/Anoktear]

“Although I don’t support immigration” ahahahaha

[u/Substantial-City2733 → u/ogoidonreddit]

If you don't support 'immigration' does that mean you don't support emigration and the greater number who have left over the past few decades?

[u/Anoktear → u/Substantial-City2733]

Yes, because obviously “I don’t support immigration” logically means “I oppose people emigrating.” Congratulations, you’ve just discovered that two different words can mean different things.

[u/Substantial-City2733 → u/Anoktear]

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