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running away for university

Hi, I have been planning to leave home for whatever university I get into in September without informing my parents as every single time I've mentioned the topic of moving out for uni, it's ended in an argument with them despite telling me its 'my decision', making many threats against me and overall seeming very unwilling - with my mum previously randomly mentioning the topic once in an argument to shame me, claiming i only wanted to move out for uni to 'do drugs' or whatever immoral unreligious **** she thinks I'd be up to. I personally have been waiting for the opportunity to move out for many years - as - not to be too heavy but quite frequently in my childhood and sometimes now, my mum has been quite physical with me, recently with this resulting in me calling the police on her as she attacked me and trashed my stuff, but her managing to shift the blame onto me, leading to me doubting my own recollection of the events, and wondering if maybe I am even the problem. All of this combined with the fact I know my mum is not entirely happy with my dad, and we do manage to get along sometimes, has lead to me feeling incredibly guilty for just planning to ditch her for seemingly selfish reasons - more peace and freedom for myself. However in my home I often feel like she repeatedly sides with him over me or often makes excuses for his actions towards me, unless she herself has fallen out with him. then she expects me to side with her and talk bad about him. Overall I just feel incredibly uncertain on what to do now as obviously ive always wanted to move out at this point in my life, as i don't like where I live and i crave some independence and free will, but i feel like maybe i'm just ungrateful as my parents obviously could be worse as they still give me many freedoms - I'm allowed to go out lots with friends, they provide for me financially, etc. But to be honest, the idea of everyone else having a choice on moving out, getting to live freely in uni, meeting new people and making new experiences, living with different people etc while I have to stay home makes me feel so miserable. I'm not sure if all of this is worth jeopardizing my relationship with my parents and possibly risking them going non contact with me, but on the other hand I think I could easily just never talk to them again - and the only thing which eats away at me is that they'd spend the rest of their lives feeling bitter about me.

Reply 1

Do it and make sure to do everything you can to do well in uni. It’s your one chance to build a life you want. Maybe write your family a letter explaining why you did it but it’s not even necessary.

You’re an adult now and you have to make sure to look out for yourself. If you want some mental stability and a stable footing in the future get away from the environment that’s stressing you out.

Being on your own is going to be difficult but it’ll be worth it so don’t get complacent and put in your best effort at uni. It’s a lot to bear but you got this.

Reply 2

If they're the sort of parents that would want to have no proper relationship with you, because you moved away from home to go to university in a different city at the age of 18, then they are the sort of parents that you shouldn't have a relationship with.

If they're the sort of parents that you should keep in touch with, they will forgive and accept your decision to move away from home.

The day that you move out will be the best day of your life.

Moving out will be much easier for you, overall, than staying at home in that horrible environment.

It's a joke that they go on about you possibly doing drugs or other immoral stuff.
When your mum does a totally vile, evil and unlawful act every time she gets physical with you!

Reply 3

Yeah you need to keep going and build a life of your own and earn strong connections. Sending you lots of strength and love, you got this >_<

Reply 4

Original post
by Anonymous
Hi, I have been planning to leave home for whatever university I get into in September without informing my parents as every single time I've mentioned the topic of moving out for uni, it's ended in an argument with them despite telling me its 'my decision', making many threats against me and overall seeming very unwilling - with my mum previously randomly mentioning the topic once in an argument to shame me, claiming i only wanted to move out for uni to 'do drugs' or whatever immoral unreligious **** she thinks I'd be up to. I personally have been waiting for the opportunity to move out for many years - as - not to be too heavy but quite frequently in my childhood and sometimes now, my mum has been quite physical with me, recently with this resulting in me calling the police on her as she attacked me and trashed my stuff, but her managing to shift the blame onto me, leading to me doubting my own recollection of the events, and wondering if maybe I am even the problem. All of this combined with the fact I know my mum is not entirely happy with my dad, and we do manage to get along sometimes, has lead to me feeling incredibly guilty for just planning to ditch her for seemingly selfish reasons - more peace and freedom for myself. However in my home I often feel like she repeatedly sides with him over me or often makes excuses for his actions towards me, unless she herself has fallen out with him. then she expects me to side with her and talk bad about him. Overall I just feel incredibly uncertain on what to do now as obviously ive always wanted to move out at this point in my life, as i don't like where I live and i crave some independence and free will, but i feel like maybe i'm just ungrateful as my parents obviously could be worse as they still give me many freedoms - I'm allowed to go out lots with friends, they provide for me financially, etc. But to be honest, the idea of everyone else having a choice on moving out, getting to live freely in uni, meeting new people and making new experiences, living with different people etc while I have to stay home makes me feel so miserable. I'm not sure if all of this is worth jeopardizing my relationship with my parents and possibly risking them going non contact with me, but on the other hand I think I could easily just never talk to them again - and the only thing which eats away at me is that they'd spend the rest of their lives feeling bitter about me.

Go. Don't look back. We all only have one life. Your mother and father have made their choices. It was their choice to have you and not your choice to be born into that marriage. Nothing that happens between them is your fault or your responsibility and, to be honest, there is very little you can do to make things better for them. You can, however, make things a lot better for you and I believe it is your duty to do so. Maybe later when you are settled and totally secure you can have a relationship with them again. Maybe not. But the first priority now should be your own safety, well-being and education. Good luck!

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