Deli- Hmmmm.....Ive had to give this some thought. I think that the decision to move out has to be yours. YOU have to want to. I think you know the reasons mmoving out would be better for you, so I am surprised that austin-t didnt just go over and over those. I agree that you should move, but unless you believe this and understand how different your emotional/mental life could be not living with your parents in the conditions you live in, you may not be willing to make the sacrifices you need to make. And those sacrifices include not living in ideal conditions. Youre a student, not a working person, and havent got the resources to live as you would optimally like.

Oh, boy, as a young person you cant imagine the conditions I and my friends lived in to be free. You couldnt put a price on what living on your own does for your mental health. Regardless of who is your roommate. And that doesnt mean the roommate is necessarily involved with your life or that you even see each other very much. The list of benefits is pretty much endless. Not to mention, in your case, leaving abuse and learning not to abuse yourself to continue the legacy.

It is possible that if you do see this social worker she/he can make the transition easier and not as overwhelming as it might seem. I wish you would meet with the mansion girl, my instinct tells me that living on your own would bring benefits to you that you couldnt even foresee at this point.

I hope I dont sound like austin-t! Im on your side, Deli. I love and care about you Id love to see you safer and happier