So I literally just called my boss and quit my job I've been at for 2 years cold turkey. Someone give me my fucking Night Owl Member Card (I hope someone remembers this!). It was a pretty shitty thing of me to do, especially since it was a small shop and I was his sole employee, but I had no choice; I hated that job, my life, and I couldn't stand another day.
This past week was one of the worst of my life. I suffered a family death (aunt) and I decided that I couldn't stand living with a family who I no longer felt comfortable, safe or trusting around. So I stayed with my cousin for the weekend. I'm back at home for now, my mom and sister think i'm crazy for quitting, and when my dad wakes up i'm afraid he might literally have a heart attack and die when he finds out. They don't trust me to be an adult and make my own decisions.
I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks looking for a better job, maybe serving or bartending, something that I can do during the evenings while i'm at school. If I don't find one by then, i'm leaving. I'm prepared to live out of my car for a bit if need be.
The only person who knows the right thing for you to do is yourself, and I've realized that now. My parents are making less money now than they were 20 years ago, and If I listened to them I might be doing the same. Every few years I have a life changing moment, and I just had one. I know I come to this forum and post a lot of sad shit, but is nice to have a place where I can let my feelings flow. If anyone wants to say anything to me, feel free to PM me, I would appreciate any encouragement. Sorry about the rant.