<prompt> Human: Hello to rpersonalfinance:My parents have always lied about our financial situation, however, I discovered through my dads part of the FAFSA that we are earning near poverty levels of income. I recently made changes in life to improve my levels of anxiety caused by finances, and I withdrew from University. I am seeking to move out of my parents house, support myself, and save enough money to go see a therapist. My parents keep intimidating me about leaving the house, which does not help. I have applied for a couple of jobs already, including Starbucks, and currently, Im looking for an apartment. In the future, I hope to go back to school, but only after I improve my general wellbeing. Right now Im just trying to live a happy life. Asking money from my parents would still tether me to them financially, and I would rather not be attached to them anymore. I want to live independently and have some financial security for once. Some advice going forward would be nice.Edit: Id like to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed to the thread! I am doing my best to actively respond to your comments, and I apologize if I can not get to yours due to time constraints. Nonetheless, your contribution is deeply appreciated. I will do my best to keep up with the thread between doing further research and applying for more jobs. Thank you again!!!  <response>: youre 18. You can take responsibility for yourself. Your parents financial situation is no longer nor was it ever your concern. We are no where near poverty level earnings quite the opposite, but there is no way in hell our daughter will EVER have to worry about knowing about our family financial situation. Both my wife and I came from shaky familial financial situations. Knowing that shit puts too much stress on a kid when there fuck all you can do about it. But that is no longer your concern. You can walk into a bank tomorrow - open an account and your dad would never have to know. When you get a job, you can get that money put into that bank account, and your dad would never have to know. 