Hello,
I am a 19 year old (F) looking to leave my family situation and begin a new life anywhere else. I live in Illinois and my mom passed away from cancer in November of last year. My dad has been different ever since. He was already very emotionally agressive and controlling in the past but now he can't seem to hide his anger and yells constantly. Everytime we argue he threatens to throw me out of the house and I think it's about time I do something about it. Where I go isn't important so much as my ability to afford going there, sustain myself, and find a job. This isn't a sudden impulse as I have been considering it for a while and believe it is finally time to leave the nest. The duration of the stay dosen't have to be long (perhaps at the longest a year) but I desperately need to show him that his words and actions have consequences.
Some information: I have a personal checking account with $713 and $160 in cash. I created it so my dad can't track it. I have two 32" suitcases (height,weight,length) and a bookbag. I have a driver's license and my social security card. I have plenty of clothes, shoes, feminine products, etc. I have a high school diploma and work experience. (Factory, Fast Food, and Hotel Reception) I have about $40 in quarters to do laundry with. I have plenty of blankets and canned/dry food. I also have pepper spray and two 2" pocket knives. I own a laptop and mobile phone.
I know there are going to be people who are sceptical and tell me not to go or to tough it out but i simply cannot allow myself to be treated badly due to something I couldn't prevent from happening. My plan was to pack all of my stuff, buy a greyhound ticket to Portland, Oregon, and stay in a motel till I found a job. But I wanted to wait too see if I could get some better ideas from redditors with experience or just helpful advice. (I have already applied for over 47 jobs in Portland on Indeed.com with no luck so far)
Thank you in advance...
Submitted July 23, 2018 at 09:03AM by Mez_ura https://ift.tt/2uUGgTT