Hope, a practical suggestion that may get you feeling better quickly and help financially so your father cannot exploit you any further. Consider getting an order of protection (or restraining order, or temporary protective order, name varies by state law). Most states allow you to get an order against any family or household member (and he is both). Most states also consider financial exploitation and emotional abuse/harassment as abuse; you do not need to be physically assaulted to qualify. Your local domestic violence shelter offers free assistance with these and you can file for free at your county court. You can get this kind of court order immediately without notifying your father and the sheriff will serve it and force him to leave immediately. Please visit this page for more information:

Legal Help ? The National Domestic Violence Hotline