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Dad won’t let me move out ?

I’m 18 and my dad is very controlling and won’t let me move out until I’m at least 25. I have a learning disability but it’s like border line not really the serious case. I have depression anxiety but I’ve improved over the past 2 years and I no longer receive counciling or take medication for it. I know how to prepare my own food and stuff and I plan on getting a job soon , I’m capable of basic self care and I understand how to fill in forms and write letters by myself. I have my own bank account and I’m capable of traveling by myself to places that are local or in my area but not very far away places as I have extreme anxiety. I don’t get along at all with my dad and we argue literally every day or atleast 4 times a week which is ridiculous as we are meant to get along and help each other but we don’t. I can be mature and I don’t cause problems with other people unless they start on me first. I even help my dad fill in his forms and I write him emails and letters as he’s not very academic. I look after my room and tidy it regular and vacuum it when needed , I wash all my own pots and I clean up after myself , I buy my own clothes and basical essentials but my dad buys me food. I pay for my rabbit and his food too and I clean him out and feed him regularly. I don’t rely on my dad for much only mainly if I need advice on my future. I try to be as independent as possible as I hate relying on my dad for things.
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Would he feel better if you were in like government housing or places where they help you if need be?
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@canusernamebemyusername I don’t know
@SW-User yes you are allowed to live on your own. Places are more concerned that you can do adulting stuff. And from what you have said it sounds like you can. A parent should prepare their children for life. Not hinder it.
@canusernamebemyusername Look around at government sites or ask at a local hospital and they should be able to point you in the direction of the right resources.
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@canusernamebemyusername thank you yes I could try that
@SW-User You are welcome. I think you are doing good and if you want to challenge yourself you should be allowed to test yourself.
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@canusernamebemyusername I’ve just had a look and it said I might be able to but my dad said I’m not capable so I’m not aloud to
@SW-User Keep trying to talk him into it. After all he will be close by. Try to find out if he is scared of losing you or something. Ask him about if you had someone living with you.
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@canusernamebemyusername he’s told me to stop talking about it and he’s shouted at me and threatened me and stuff I don’t ever think my life will improve
@SW-User it will it might just be a while yet. *hugs you*