u/anonymous6224

I need some advice

I love my parents, I do. But I'm not comfortable living in their house. My family is very religious and its suffocating. They are always pressuring and guilt tripping me to go to church. I also live with my brother who is quite toxic, he has some narcissistic traits so I avoid talking to him as much as possible. I am in fear living with my family, for their mental and emotional abuse and entrapment. In their eyes I shouldn't leave until I'm married and only my father can allow who and when I can marry. I'm 19, I've been dating my boyfriend for 4 months now and he's more than okay with me moving in with him so I'm planning to do that. Whats so hard for me is when I have to tell my parents and I know they will absolutely hate that to their core. So I just need some advice and support. I don't know anyone who has been or is going through what I am going through rn.

And does manipulation from parents feel like where you know they are doing something thats hurting you and are aware you need to get away but also there are moments they give you that make you think maybe its not that bad? That's how I feel on a day to day basis with my family.

On top of all that, does anyone have tips on just the moving part?

I have my boyfriend for support but it would be great to hear from people who've gone through the same thing as I'm about to go through

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u/anonymous6224 — 5 days ago