So my stepmom is officially kicking me out of the house now. I guess this is my chance to make a new life for myself and try to find myself. I'm scared out of my mind though. I don't really know what I'm doing. Anyone have any tips or advice for those of you who may have been kicked out or moved out at a younger age? I'm really, really lost right now and I have no one IRL that I can really talk to about this stuff...
Sorry you're having to deal with all these issues. Do you have any relatives you could stay for a short time? Are you in college or working? Just remember, things will get better for you!
i left home at 17 but i had friends let me crash with them.whats your options do you have friends to stay with family?it can be a good thing leaving home i found but only with income and housing.whats your situation?
I don't really have any close enough friends to crash with unfortunately, and the only family that I have here are my stepmom's and she'll find out and won't let me stay with them. I am in university and I also work part time, but I'll have to find a job somewhere else if I'm going to be moving out and going to school. I have posted an ad on my school network for anyone that is looking for a roommate, so I've done that right now. Other than that, that's all I got..
It's probably a long shot but the only idea I have is Support/Housing Halton. It says you live in Toronto, I put Toronto even though I don't live there, just kind of close. So I figure there is a small chance you just use Toronto as it is the closest biggest city. The other factor is that it is for people with mental health issues, I am not sure if you have any mental health issues but if you do you and you live close enough you could perhaps contact them. Even if it isn't a possibility you may still be able to give them a call and ask them about similar services that may be closer to your area. Their site is http://www.shhalton.org/ I really don't know what else to suggest but reading this made me upset so I really wanted to give a suggestion to try to help out.
She gave me til about mid November...in the past she kicked me out right away but she's letting me find a place first this time...
Yeah I don't live in Halton, I live in Richmond Hill...at the moment anyway I did put Toronto because it was the closest city :lol: Although I go to school down there and am thinking of moving down there to be closer to school. I don't have any mental health issues that I know of right now. I mean, issues with eating disorders and slight depression, but that's about it. Thank you so much for trying to help though! I really, really appreciate it more than you know! It's nice to know that there are people out there that are so wiling to help, so thank you (*hug*) ---------- Post added 27th Aug 2014 at 06:27 PM ---------- I told her I was bi...there's a lot of other shit too, but that tipped her over the edge.
Wow. That makes me so angry... That's so terrible and evil. You're really brave, you know that? I have never actually known someone on EC who got evicted over their sexual orientation. Although we know this happens all the time. You're just an amazing person, and I know you'll get through this. Toronto is a big place, so I would have to imagine there are options for LGBT youth (I mean, I get that you're technically an adult, but I mean, young people) who need it. (*hug*) You have my warmth and my thoughts.
Most affordable should be places connected with Uni or school housing... or appartment sharing... there should be websites with offers... if you go there hava a close look at the place and the people, and ask questions... Another idea would be asking around, everywhere you know people. Sometimes people know someone... (*hug*)(*hug*)
Yeah I placed an ad on a roomate finder on my school network, so we'll see what happens there. Thanks (*hug*) ---------- Post added 27th Aug 2014 at 07:02 PM ---------- I'm sure there are tons of places...it just really scares me. Definitely really sinks in now that I'm not a kid anymore...I just gotta find a permanent place now for myself hopefully and try to find and build a new life for myself now. It's gonna be really hard though... Thank you so much (*hug*) I appreciate it more than you know (*hug*)
If you can find a way to get down to Michigan, we have a lot of LGBT organizations in the Metro Detroit area, even some that will let you stay for free if you're in school or working.
At least that'll give you some time to put things in place. Excellent, you'll almost certainly find something by November. If on the off chance you don't, your school offers temporary housing options also, right?
ok so, i guess that's it with the evil stepmom. now, i guess your going to the U of T so try to connect with the LGBT office on campus. as well, try contacting Social Services at city hall in TO and in Richmond Hill. there may be some help there, i know you dont want to be a "welfare case" but in your situation any help is going to be benificial. i dont know if you would qualify for any benifets but i will guarantee that you won't get any if you dont ask ---------- Post added 29th Aug 2014 at 11:44 AM ---------- i just googled LGBT supports in toronto canada. i got a tonne of hits. it's worth a look my friend.
Thanks (*hug*) I'm trying my best... ---------- Post added 31st Aug 2014 at 04:28 AM ---------- Good guess I never thought about that, but I suppose I could. Thanks for the suggestion!! I'm definitely going to have a look at that! ---------- Post added 31st Aug 2014 at 04:28 AM ---------- Yes it does...I suppose I could have a look there too. Thanks!
