Help Kate Escape a Toxic Home Environment

Hello, my name is Kate.

I was raised not to ask for help, and always power through, which is what makes this insanely difficult for me to post but the events of today have made me realize that I don’t have any other option right now.

I quit my job a couple of weeks ago to go back to school and I don’t have the funds to get myself out of this toxic living situation I’ve put myself in. From mental abuse, to screaming matches, to animal abuse, this is not a safe environment for me or my animals and because my school is not accredited I don’t qualify for financial assistance and as such I can’t do anything. I’m trapped.

My father is the most disgusting human being on the planet. He’s kept my mom just as trapped as I am right now her whole life; he screams over everything, expects dinner each night and will bitch if he doesn’t get it, we’re his alarm clocks, maids, all while I’m not allowed to leave my room or make my presence otherwise known. He’s threatened to kick me out twice now for calling him out on his shitty behavior, and today during a yelling match (that he provoked over my brother “waking him up” at 1pm) he kicked my dog, Echo, while she was laying near me minding her own business.

I genuinely do not know what else to do. I am asking for help to get us out of here and to a safe place, whether that be to a hotel room for a few days while I find long term lodging, or something else.

I wish that I could say he’d get better, but my dad has been like this my whole life, and why I thought living here while I go to school would be a good idea is far beyond me. I need help. Please, help me.

Edit:

I wanted to update and clarify a few things, for the sake of my sanity. I have paid bills here, helped with groceries, and had a plan prior to quitting my job. I’d saved up enough money for a few months’ bills paid, and intended to get a job closer to home. I haven’t been able to find one just yet. My plan was to either have that job or have graduated before my savings ran out but this has thrown a wrench in all of my plans, which is why I’m asking for assistance.