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I think I might be able to help here; I dealt with a somewhat similar situation with my father and stepmother (they tried to control me and most of what I did). I chose to move out not too long before graduating high school, and it has been hard. Despite that, it has been the best decision I could have made given the circumstances.

First, a question. Do you have any family or friends that could help you out (i.e., someone you can stay with and help you out until you can firmly get on your feet)? What about a pastor or church? Some do run shelters and/or have members who are willing to help out.

As for the paranoia about possibly being "young and stupid", it is not unjustified. I wondered the very same thing when wrestling with whether or not to move out. It really comes down to rationalizing out your situation and figuring out the pros and cons to each. It may seem a bit cold, but it is the truth. Ultimately though, this is something that you have to do for yourself.

My advice in this is to move out (assuming you either A) Have a support network of family and/or friend(s) who can help, or B) You would be able to support yourself) if things do not improve and/or they get worse. If they continue to harass you after you move out, you can always call the police and get them involved in the matter once you are independent. It is not an ideal situation to be sure, but some hardship might be better than dealing with an influence/behavior which could leave a lasting impression on you the rest of your life.
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Old Posted 05-17-2013, 01:26 AM Reply With Quote