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Update On My Last Post

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crashmoon

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A few weeks ago, I excitedly informed you all that my grandpa was going to make a few phone calls and we were going to figure everything out together. My grandparents were still upset with how I felt about my aunt, but they seemed to understand.

I don't know if they are still pushing to have her moved into a group home. I don't ask anymore.

Now, it is all my fault. My grandpa is furious at me for not being kind to my aunt. For not continuing to just deal with it. He doesn't understand what she does to me, even now. She makes it a point to follow me into the kitchen or the living room when no one else is around. She stands outside my door in the very early morning hours and listens to me talk to my cat, I know because I can hear her in the hallway. Something that should be as simple as saying hi to her isn't simple, and I'm so frustrated at myself for all of this. Why couldn't I just deal with it?

My grandma blamed me for nearly being molested. They took me on a car ride the very next day after I posted about "tomorrow," and for over an hour they grilled me about MY actions and how I was affecting everyone in the house.

My grandma even asked me, "Well I don't understand what you were doing in her room." As a child, they would push for me to spend time with my aunt. They would punish me for something as simple as telling them I only wanted to play with my grandma and not my aunt today. Why was I in her room? Because they told me to go play with her.

They've also stated that what happened to me wasn't attempted abuse nor abuse at all. It was just inappropriate behavior. Okay, so what if she had been able to pin me down? Would that have just been considered innappropriate touching or would they call it what it really would've been, sexual abuse? What about when she hit me? Innappropriate treatment of a child? I don't understand.

It's funny, because my grandparents jump onto any reason at all to say my parents abused me. But when it comes to their daughter they won't hold her accountable for any of it, and she really messed me up.

I am underage. I can't just leave. The way I see it, I have three options.

I get my license in a few weeks. I was supposed to get it over a year ago, but I've always had really bad car and driving anxiety. I could stay here, and just make it work. Once I get my license I could leave during the day as often and as long as I'd like, and just try to make it work until I have enough money to leave.

Two, I could move in with my cousin. She loves me and her daughter is the most important person in my life, and she's always said she'd love for me to live with them. I'd have to talk with her, and I'm seeing her this weekend. I could help out with the kids and I could be close to family that actually cares for me.

Three, I could move four hours away and live with my mom. I've told you guys very little if not nothing about my mom. She left when I was 11 because she was on drugs. It's long and complicated but she's sober now as far as I know. I love my mom but I don't know how well this would work. But I don't know what else to do at this point.

I don't know what to do. I don't know how to deal with any of this.
 
Four, you can call the police and social services yourself and report the abuse. You're in immediate danger as a minor so an investigation will ensue.
 
Eve, I'm no longer a minor. I'm just past the point. Would that still be an option? They would never forgive me.
 
Ahh ok the context of "underage" leads one to believe that you are a minor (not yet 18). In this context, being underage (under age 21) has nothing to do with the next statement of not being able to leave since you're an adult and as such you can indeed legally leave.
 
If abuse happened as a minor, you can ALWAYS report it, no matter how many years ago it happened. (Actually you can always report any type of abuse I believe.)

The reporting system is set up to protect other people. I advise reporting only if it's in your best interest. If reporting means your grandparents kick you out and you're homeless then maybe it's not in your best interest right now.
 
I am not for sure if they would go as far as kicking me out, but it would become almost impossible being here. My grandpa has made his decisions that he feels are best for this family, as he is very firm in that he runs this house. If I did anything to disrupt that, especially to that extent, they would not be happy with me.
 
Also, I'm sorry for the confusion :(

No worries. I just misunderstood and it was resolved quickly. I think it's generally understood that "minor" means under 18 and "underage" means under 21 (and is used a lot to talk about the drinking age). It was the context that threw me off, that's all.
 
I just genuinely do not know what to do. It has become nearly unbearable to be here, and it's emotionally painful to even be around my grandparents at this point. I trusted them to protect me and help me and they allowed me to bare everything and then used it against me.
 
Can you start creating an exit plan? Make a list of the things you must do in order to leave their home. Then start working on them. Do you need to save up money? Do you need to look into places to live? Do you want to find a roommate? And so on.

Moving forward is definitely possible. I am concerned about you living in that environment. Thinking beyond, I am also concerned that your aunt will hurt others. But the concern right now is you and you alone. I would focus on yourself now and then in the future, IF you're in a good place, then think about taking further steps so your aunt cannot hurt others. It could be very empowering to you to stand up and take measures to stop your aunts behavior-----something your grandparents want to sweep under the rug. But, focus on YOU right now. Your safety is of utmost importance. :hug:
 
Oh, if you need help creating an exit plan, I suggest making a new post and asking for help. There are a lot of people here who can help you figure out what you need to do in order to get out of your grandparents home.
 
An exit plan is a very good idea. My therapist and I have discussed my options I posted above, but she has told me countless times that I cannot rush out of here with no plan. I'm going to sit and make a list soon, hopefully tonight. Thank you for the idea, and for reinforcing the fact that I must have a plan. I think it will be more bearable once I have gotten a job again, and will be out during the day. This is a start.:inlove:
 
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