Casey King
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia
Hello. I'm 35 years old and as a result of me being born prematurely, I have brain damage, a learning disability, and mild cerebral palsy. I'm not retarded, don't have autism, and I'm not in a wheelchair or need crutches to walk. I still live at home with my parents. Honestly, people don't even know I'm disabled unless I told them. About 10 years ago, (I was 25) my mom was told she could apply to get me social security disability. Long story short, we went to a probate court in Gainesville to try and see if I was eligible. Well, I won my case! But, what I was never told was apparently, my mom also tried to get guardianship over me. Now 10 years later, I still haven't seen any guardianship papers. I've asked to see them a few times, but my mom said I don't have any right to, I just need to take her word for it. Unacceptable! I want proof for myself. I've called the probate court twice and I was told both times that there is no guardianship! Because I'm disabled, my parents are overprotective of me and I feel like I'm a prisoner in my home. My mom has also been emotionally, verbally , and mentally abusive almost my entire life. I don't know what to do in my situation anymore. I'm not allowed to drive or live on my own. I'm also not allowed to do my own laundry, cook or even date the man I want to. I understand I do have some limitations, but I'm tired of being held back from really being an adult and having a life. Can I leave home? Any advice and/or thoughts would be very helpful! What are my rights?