Hi Tara

I am quite new to this forum so I haven’t gone through the other threads that you’ve started before this one. I might read those when I have time. It is a bit late now so I will do that when I have time.

Just looking at this post, and based on my experience of dealing with my own parents, I have 2 words for you: MOVE OUT. If it is really over with your ex, then I guess you have no choice but to leave that place.. Is it possible to share a place with your friends? I don’t know where you’re located. But there might be sites where you can find housemates to share a flat together?

I have awful parents as well. Of course they don’t won’t approve of it. Why would they approve of me being going out with someone, either casual or in a serious relationship? I didn’t believe it either. But a casual relationship I had in the past turned into something really genuine and I’m in a really happy place with my partner 🙂

My friend’s parents are crazy as well. They like to track her locations, go over her browser history, and ring her every few hours. If she doesn’t pick up the calls she might risk having her hands chopped off.

I admire you for working hard and still having the time (and courage) to go to college part-time. You are wonderful and I wish you success