My parents are supporting me financially, yes, but that sort of a thing is manatory in Estonia (up until the youth has graduated university). They don't send me much, about 300 euros, which I'm infinitely thankful for, but in here it's barely enough for half the rent, if even that.

They do not know that I'm being treated that way, though they have their suspicions. To my family, I've always been sort of a tough cookie. As a child and a teenager, I was a strong, feisty and at times a rebellious girl whos word counted a lot to my younger siblings (I'm the oldest one, so that might be natural).

In that context, it might sound unlikely to them that I'm in such a submissive spot in my relationship. I think they might think I'd leave immediatley at the first sign of serious trouble and/or if my boyfriend is being a jerk, I just don't care.

I'm not upset that they think this way, because that grants me a certain amount of independence. The way I see it, I'm not trapped here and the fact that my overly anxious relatives aren't thrown in the mix is more of a blessing.

I do recognize, that this is not a good situation and I don't disagree with anything that has been said about it. However, I'm at limited options here and if at all possible, I'd like to find a personal income and move out when I can do so within my own means, not at the mercy of my parents.

If things get really bad again, I'll of course take the neccessary steps and leave to my parents' house like you guys have been advising. Thanks again!