I think Im homeless. What are my options?

Question

When I was 14 I was taken from my mother because of abuse. She is a hardcore alcoholic and drug addict I am now 18 and am starting college. She in an effort to make up for what she did to me offered to let me live with her rent free. I moved in and that turned into $210 a month for rent. She treats me like c**p everyday and does nothing but verbaly abuse me, but I figured it was worth it to go to school. Today she became violent and tried hitting me in the balls and pushing me into the corner. I warned her to stop many times and she continued. I wrestled her to the ground very gently considering the situation and she became more violent. I then told her that I would choke her out if she doesnt stop trying to punch and kick me. She continued and I choked her out. I then checked her pulse and breathing and everything was fine. I waited for her to come to again and told her if she touches me again then I call the cops(I didnt originaly because I feared it would mean the end of me having a place to live.) She then went down to the apartment office all drunk and told the office I beat her up. The manager came up to talk to me with some big landscaping guy and they treated me like I'm the bad guy. I briefly mentioned my moms history of domestic violence, and explained what happened. the manager told me I have to be gone in 7 days. What should I do? I have a crappy job that wont pay for rent anywere else. What can I do? Do I have to quit school?

Answer 1

Well that just really sucks! I would go to a home less center. They have really nice ones, I know the Mission has a seperate one for women and men and then you cans stay for up to 2 weeks and if you don't have a job you have to leave. But if you have a job you can stay as long as you like until you have enouh saved up to get your own place. They also give out free meals and snacks. It's an old hotel so everyone has their own room. I really hoped I helped you and I really hope that everything works out. God has a plan for everyone. God bless you.

Answer 2

I don't know what la-la-land you are living in but you did beat your mom up!  I can not believe she passed out from lack of oxygen!  You see nothing wrong with that?  You should be counting your lucky stars that you weren't arrested.  You may be her son, however you are an 18 year old (and I use this term loosely) man, but she is still you mother, a woman and an elder to you.  You've obviously never been taught to respect all three of the above.

You need to get a better paying job so you can afford rent, or take out student loans and live in the dorms.  You don't have to let this incident stop you from going to school unless you are looking for an excuse to not continue.  

FYI It took me 9 years to graduate with a BS because I had to work, take financial aid, student loans, grants, and awards with no assistance from my parents.  But, I wanted it bad enough, and finally achieved it.

Answer 3

I actually had a very similar situation a few months ago. You said you are going to college. Call them immediately and explain that you are homeless. Most colleges hire summer student employees and provide room and board and decent pay. Your financial aid office will also help you out if you ask them. You can spend the next 4 years living at your school (if it's a residential campus of course)

Answer 4

im in the same situation ,im 14 my mom is a bad alcohoic and a pill poper,all she gets drunk all day and verbally abuses me ,but she does somtimes get violent ,and i have to wresle her to the ground n ****,then she calls all of my relatives and neighbors and tells them i whooped her *** ,and now they all think i beat her up all the time and am ashamed to walk out without my neighbors giving me dirty looks.and non of them think i did the right thing by puting her down beacuz she is my mom and elder,but in your situation i would think of getting a few buddies with jobs and buying an apartment and split the rent between eachother

hope i helped

Answer 5

If your mom is renting an appartment, the apartment management has zero say in who lives with who.  Cheers.

That being said, it sounds like you have a wonderful family, I suggest you run far and fast.