Since your only 16 and you can't get emancipated the only other things I can think of that you could do in this situation that involves moving out is moving in with a relative or close friend. It would probably help if they lived close by but if you don't mind changing schools and all that jazz then it doesn't matter where they are. If you really want to move out then I suggest you talk to the person you want to move in with and explain your situation to them fully. If you can't move in with them then maybe they can at least offer you some advice, but it is worth a shot.

There are other ways to deal with your situation with out moving out however, one thing you could try is talking to someone about it. You could talk to any one really, a friend, another family member, teacher, trusted adult or even talk to us here on livewire. A good person to talk to though would be a professional. Does your school have a councillor you can talk to? If they do then I recommend you give that a try. I know it's sounds scary, I've been through it before, but opening up about these things can really help the situation sometimes and they can provide a good point of view on the situation.

If you feel uncomfortable talking to someone about this and really don't think you can then I really think you should let your feelings out some other way. Maybe you could keep a diary and write about it? Or draw? Different things work for different people and I don't know what kind of person you are so I can't say what'll help you but try a few things out when you aren't feeling the best and see if that helps you feel better.

I hope this helped, good luck with everything! If you ever need some one to talk to feel free to contact me :) Take care xx
~Dani

Posted at 11:06 pm on Nov. 7, 2009

You have issues in your house but you neglected to mention what those issues were, sadly. Is there any way that things could change? Maybe there's something on your part that you're missing out on and it could be fixed simply?

I know not all households are great and each teen goes through things but some times it's just about looking a little deeper. In some cases there are ways to create a better environment and if there's any way that you could possibly do that for yourself then that would really be your best option.

If there's no way that you could help yourself then do you have other family members that live close? They don't necessarily have to live close but it would be best because then you wouldn't have to go through school changes and such. If you have an aunts, uncles, another adult in the families number then give them a call. Explain to them the situation and that you can't possibly stay there any longer. Don't give them generic reasons as to why though, you need to be completely honest. All you can do is hope that they are willing to open their home to you.

If that doesn't work then try a close friend? I know it may be awkward moving in with a friend but you're desperate right now. As you said, you need a way out and this could possibly be it.

Other than those two options you don't have much of a choice because of your age.

You need to realize that life isn't always going to go the way we want though. You can't always run away from your problems and soon enough you will have to face them. Ending your life is just a way of giving up and admitting you weren't strong enough to push through. You are strong enough, everyone is, you just have to have faith in yourself. Don't let a bad home determine your future. Your future is your own and it is what you create of it. I hope you can find a way out, good luck.

Posted at 10:36 pm on Nov. 7, 2009