[Fallen]

Yeah, I know that Financial Aid is picky. I actually threw a fit about it not long ago to a friend, aha. Anyway, I've been doing a lot of research on how to get Financial Aide these last couple of weeks. I found a definition of what it meant to be homeless on the FAFSA website and my future situation fell under that category. Just to be sure, tomorrow I'm going to speak to a FinAide Counselor and see whatever more information I need to get.

Yesterday and Friday I did a lot of thinking of what I want and what I feel as though I need. It may sound childish and as if I'm doing it only for my boyfriend; however, I truly believe that moving out would be in my best interest. Leaving may not solve all of the problems that I'm having with my parents, but I'm more than willing to try it out since currently I'm unable to provide what they want (or what I believe they want) from me as a daughter. Communication is severely lacking and it's gotten to the point where there is no respect anymore.

I've decided that if I can find a job before the middle of June and discuss living long term with my friend's family, I'm going to fill out a FAFSA form, apply for certain grants, and say goodbye to my parents. Of course, as Lucid said, they're my family... I'll still keep in touch with them and try to remain in good standing, but... yeah.

If I can't fulfill the two requirements I've set, I'm staying home and finding a way to put the relationship on hold until I'm able to move out and find a job. If things come to the point where I cannot function (as it did a couple of weeks ago), I'm going to start house hopping and living with friends until things cool down at home.

Thanks for the input everyone. I'm sorry if it seems that I'm ignoring any of the advice I got.

I'm also sorry if this reply seems blunt and uncaring. I'm very tired from a long weekend with my parents and really don't have the energy for anything anymore.

Thanks again.