Matt,

Your story is very similar to mine growing up. Only you have to give us about a thirty year difference. I was as neglected as you, went to about 12 to 14 different public schools before graduation. 3 different states. Wasn't on ADD drugs as they weren't available thank God. But spent all my time roaming the neighborhood alone, all hours wondering why other kids had rules. I am a woman btw. It was a terrible way to grow up, just like a weed.

I vividly remember seeing a movie in science class in middle school. An experiment with monkeys. A baby monkey was given two manikins, one soft and upholstered and one made of wire. The poor baby monkey had to go to the wire monkey to get his bottle of milk for sustenance, and to the cloth manikin for comfort. That is how I felt growing up, just what I needed and nothing more.

I think you're doing well and if your dad is willing to take you in I would say go for it. Keep working on your education.

I wish you both all the best. God bless you and merry Christmas.

HourHand