I have a question for anyone who might know
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Thread Topic: I have a question for anyone who might know
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When I turn 18, is it possible to request a guardian for myself? Or, is there a way to have someone watch over me?
I've decided if nothing gets better, I won't run away, but I will search for someone who can watch over me until I am fully able to take care of myself.
Is there any way of having that, or would it be more like "an older friend watching me" kind of thing and I'm still technically in charge of myself? -
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Okay. Thank you.
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If I were you, I would research more about your rights as an 18 year old for your state.
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I'm starting to do that, but I still need help. I'm not sure where to start and what entirely applies. It's really confusing.
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You need to research stuff about DEPENDENTS vs. INDEPENDENTS
Certain laws will not apply to someone that qualifies as a dependent -
Okay. I'll look at that.
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Looking at this, I'm not entirely sure I count as dependent because I can get by just fine if no one's causing my anxiety or whatever else. I don't feel totally helpless unless someone puts me in that position; but on the other hand, I don't feel like I've had enough training to live alone and I don't like being alone.
If I'm dependent, then that withholds my rights to do anything possibly until I'm 24, looks like. -
So then, I'm a dependent because I have zero income???
And I'm under 19
Well, f---. I still can't do anything, then. -
Yeah, being a dependent doesn't mean "I can do this on my own." It means you are legally being claimed as a dependent by your parents. 😅
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So, that still means there's nothing I can do. And I have to put up with this possibly until I'm 24. Or even older if they don't let me get a job! My brothers are even older than me, and they STILL don't have jobs, so that would make them dependents, too!ðŸ˜
I don't see how this is a fair law. I can't even request help for myself??? -
Get married
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I don't even know a boy irl, so that isn't working out.
That was my first thought, though, and when I had it, I was hoping that relationship would actually be something.
I'm honestly a little desperate, now. Desperate to leave the house and desperate to find someone who loves me.
I don't do dating sites because I can't imagine anyone taking me seriously if I say that I'm not able to go online much and all that. And I also feel like that leaves a lot of room for catfish.
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