I'm 17 years old and I live with my dad, my 2 brothers, my sister, my dads girlfriend, and her 2 children. I am the oldest, the rest are 12,10,8,7 and 1. So we have our hands full.
I know I only have 9 months and Ill be 18, so to just tough it out but I have been trying to do so for 2 years and I don't know how much more I can handle. I would rather not go into any details until I find out if I have any options.
All I want to know is if there is any other way other then being Emancipated that I can move out of my fathers house. If there is anyway I can stay with a family member or a friend if they have a stable home and I continue with my school and work,and so on without having to be put in foster care. My dad does not physical abuse me though I have been hit and smacked on occasions. I am mentally and emotionally abused on a regular basis. No i am not suicidal, nor have I ever had suicidal thoughts.
I know I only have 9 months and Ill be 18, so to just tough it out but I have been trying to do so for 2 years and I don't know how much more I can handle. I would rather not go into any details until I find out if I have any options.
All I want to know is if there is any other way other then being Emancipated that I can move out of my fathers house. If there is anyway I can stay with a family member or a friend if they have a stable home and I continue with my school and work,and so on without having to be put in foster care. My dad does not physical abuse me though I have been hit and smacked on occasions. I am mentally and emotionally abused on a regular basis. No i am not suicidal, nor have I ever had suicidal thoughts.