Hello, my name is Olivia. I’m 18 years old and currently living in a difficult and unhealthy environment with my dad and stepmom. To keep things simple, in January of last year my dad moved us into a house that belongs to his sister’s husband. It’s being rented, and I know it’s expensive. As soon as I turned 18, my dad made me responsible for paying the internet, water, and electricity bills. At first, I understood that some parents do this to teach responsibility, and I was willing to try. However, I am still working on getting my GED, since I wasn’t able to attend school regularly until 2024. On top of that, I was also required to sign an agreement stating that I am responsible for buying all of my own groceries. When I tried to talk to my dad about this and explain that it felt like too much, he threatened to kick me out. Since then, I’ve felt like I have no choice but to follow these rules. I do art commissions to make money, but it’s no longer something I enjoy. It has become my only way to survive financially. I’m extremely burnt out, and I don’t even want to draw anymore, but I have to keep going just to cover basic needs. As of March 22, 2026, I currently have around 20 commissions in my queue, and I’m using my spring break to complete as many as possible. I’ve applied to nearly 40 jobs and finally got an interview. Even if I get hired, I’ll only be able to work part-time while finishing my GED, and that still won’t be enough to support myself. This is why I’m turning to this as a last resort. I feel really uncomfortable asking for help, but I don’t know what else to do. Any donations will go toward essential expenses like groceries, utilities, and saving up so I can move out of this environment as soon as l. My goal is to move out before next year and get into a healthier, more stable living situation. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any support means more than I can express.