Audry,

Hi, I am sorry to hear of your disturbing living circumstances. I when I was your age also lived in a house of "caos" and alot of the time felt no way out. It can really add to the depression and problems in ones life. When I was 21 and decided to "get out" of the situation I was In I went through my local mental health and they provided me housing in a group home or half way house, It wasn't the permant answer and there were alot of rules as far as like curfew and helping out around the house, There were 12 of us and we each had our own room. I stayed there 5 months and I remember when I went upstairs to my room, with My key, and I sat and listened to the "Peace and Quiet" I smelled the clean smell of my room and looked around and said finally free.

Anyway now I live in a one bedroom apartment owned By the Housing Authority. I dont know what housing is like in Michagan, But I am In INDIANA and If your city or county has an office of HUD or Section 8 program, You can apply and if you qualify you can either get a certificate for an apartment or have them help you in one of the housing projects. The one I live in is really clean building and it is based on my income and my rent including utilitys (heat,elec,water) are included, and all together I am paying about 50dollars less than what you are paying your dad. Maybe this hasn't been much help, Just trying to help and let you know not to give up hope.

Best Wishes

KRIS

"I'm Not Crazy I'm Just a Little Unwell"

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