Nobody here can make the decision for you. I'm sorry to say that. ((((hugs)))) My advice would be in the same vein as wisewoman's. Make an escape plan. If you don't have a job, get one if you can and start saving your money. Save up as much as you can, and hide it somewhere if you have to, so you won't need your parents to sign on a bank account. Look into arrangements for a place to live. Find out if you have friends who can help you get yourself settled. And I reccomend looking into going to school. Student housing is much cheaper, you may be able to get financial aid, and then you will have a degree and can get a good job with which to support yourself.

I know how hard emotional abuse can be on someone. I think for me it was harder than being hit. I'm sorry you are going through this. If you want, keep posting. We'll be here to talk you through it all. (((((hugs)))))

Take care!
Angela (SweetCrusader)

-comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable-