I'm thinking about running away from home

Sorry…I don’t know what category to put this in… Anyway…I’m thinking about running away from home. Well technically since I’m over 18 it wouldn’t be running away, but I’m in college and dependent on my mom cause she won’t let me get a job…school comes first. Well…her and my twin sister have been talking about me behind my back calling me stuck up and self centered…which I’m not. I put other people before me all the time. I don’t understand why they think this. Anyway, they belittle me all the time, especially my sister, I think it’s because I have a boyfriend…I don’t know. They make me feel like worthless garbage…I’ve thought about killing myself because of them, but I’m not doing that cause I have someone that cares for me…that’s the only thing that’s keeping me going. We want to have a family one day and all that and he wants me to move in with him…but I’m not married so that’s a no can do…so I want to take myself out of my situation at home. Thing is, I have no money and no place to go. I could live downtown near my school with homeless people…heck, that’s what I’m thinking about. I have no other options. I don’t know what else to do cause I can’t stay here feeling like this. Can someone give me adivce please?

Answer #1

You should get a job anyways. Your parents can’t stop you; you’re not a minor anymore.

Answer #2

Your 18. You dont need to do sh*t that they say. Hell, never see them again.

Answer #3

you don’t need to let your sisters get 2 u. What they say to you meens nothin man. The reason they probably say those things is because they are jealous of u. Running away does not help ANYTHING!

Answer #4

Running away won’t solve problems since that might make them worse. You’re 18 and an adult and your parents should let you grow. Look into finding a job anyway then while you’d be working and going to school at the same time, you won’t have to put up with your mom and twin sister. If I had a twin sister and her and my mom talked behind my back, I’d also leave too. That is, if I were in your situation. And you’re right! you shouldn’t live with your boyfriend if you’re not married. Your parents shouldn’t stop you from getting a job. definitely your mother. So, please! don’t simply run away. And, if you’re feeling depressed, I’d also suggest seeing a counselor. I’m glad you know that comitting suicide isn’t the option. I’m sure besides your boyfriend that others care about you. I know how you felt about wanting to comitt suicide since I was going through some family struggles just this year. But, I’m dealing with my depression symptoms with a counselor. Counseling might work for you. I know it works for me. If possible, you could live with one of your friends instead of running away. But, first, find a job you might like.

Answer #5

Why dont you and your boyfriend just go to the court house and get married? Or, just move in with him anyway. I live with my boyfriend. If I were in your situation then I would take him up on that offer. I know if my twin sister(and I do have one) and my mom were talking about me behind my back I would leave asap and to the best situation I could find. Look for a job anyway. If you are working anf in school then you wont be home enough to deal with them.

Answer #6

You are 18 years old, you parents have no say so over you legally. You have no need to run away, and your mom has no right to not let you get a job. Move out and stop living off of your parents money, it’s time to grow up and be independent.

Answer #7

I work with teens your age and I tell them this, Wherever you go There You are. So basically running doesn’t really seperate you from your problems, you still have to deal with yourself.

Answer #8

If your 18 you dont have to take that from them anymore. you have to start taking little steps like taking a part time job at a store or somthing. then work your way upp to a high position so you will make enough money to live on your own. you wont be able to live in a great place, but you will be free to start new oppertunities. you can take online college courses so you can an actual career. It would be hard work, but you would have freedom.

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