<prompt> Human: I live in the South Florida area. Im 19 years old, no GED, no diploma. I have one minimum wage job and will have another by the end of this week. Im assuming I will be able to work close to 50 hours a week. So after taxes thats around 320 or 1280month. My brother wrote out an estimate for my living costs:per monthApartment: 600Power: 150Water: 50Phone: 100Gas: 200Food: 400Total: 1500monthIn my area, I cant find an apartment for less than 900 so I guess Id have to find a roommate or rent a room in someone elses house or something. For food, I was thinking maybe I could qualify for an EBT card and that would take care of those costs. I really dont know anything about that type of thing though. What do you guys think?What should I do? Im really freaking out here. My mom wants me out now and I dont know where to go. The numbers just arent adding up. Is it even possible for me to live on my own? I suppose I could go to a homeless shelter or a halfway house or something..but even halfway houses cost money. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Ive seen you guys on this sub help people out with all types of financial issues so Im hoping my situation is a piece of cake to you. Please tell me Im not fucked and I have options. Thanks in advance.EDIT:Wow, I am absolutely blown away by the magnitude of this response. I could have never expected this. Thank-you to everyone who took time to respond. I now realize many before me have been in this exact situation and have come out on top. I am not fucked by any means. Job corps sounds like a fantastic idea, and I will be calling them tomorrow to gather more information on the program. My plan is to save up a grand or two and head out to Texas. My father is being transferred there and most of my family lives there. My brother will help me look for apartments and give some furniture among other things to help get me going. He also has some work lined up for me that would pay well over minimum wage. Not to mention cost of living over there is nearly half that of South Florida.To those of you bashing my motherI actually agree with her decision. Shes not a bad person just because Im being nudged out of the nest. As you can see from the replies here, many people attribute their success to being put out on their own at a young age. She doesnt know how to deal with my mental illness and she has another child to worry about. She moved out on her own when she was 15 so she doesnt see why I wouldnt be able to at 19. And the reality is, I can move out on my own. Again, a big thank-you to everyone who took the time to respond. Youve really helped me out!Assistant: Okay...first off, relax. You can do it. You make plenty of money. Second, you have to move out immediately? Do you have a friends you can stay at temporarily?Do you have any money saved up? Will your employer let you work overtime? Can you find a second job for the time being and work your head off?Lets look at your expenses and income.Is 1,280 your take home pay? Rent: 400...get a roommate. Spend 450 at the most. You can find that.Power: 75. What the hell? If you dont have the AC on, that can be kept at 75.Water: 30 is easy to keep it at. Mines 25 and I shower twice a day plus do laundry.Phone: 25. Get a Straight Talk phone with minutes and limited data.Gas: 50??? Its Florida? Do you need gas for heat???Food: 250. Eat less. Thats almost 10 a day on food. You can survive way less than that but Ill give you some headway.Thats 830. You have plenty of money to rollover into categories or spend more on rent. You can do it, just relax and breath.Human: Yes, immediately, but I do have a friends house I can stay at for a couple of weeks. That gives me time to find a second job.I have no money saved up. I havent spoken with my employer about overtime but I really doubt it. I will definitely find a second job and work as much as humanely possible.1,280 would be my take home pay, yes. I was really hoping someone would take the time to do what you have done for me. Youve made me feel so much better. My brother did say his numbers were high but I just have no idea what this stuff costs. I can find a roommate and get the rent to a reasonable price. Do you know anything about food assistance or financial aid? I definitely need to relax. Im just really stressed out right now. Im afraid to be on my own and holidays are just really difficult when you have someone close to you in prison. Youve helped me believe I am capable of living on my own. I just hope your numbers really end up being true. Thanks again. If anyone has any information on financial aid or any other advice they can give me I am all ears.  <response>: The numbers are true. I know it can be done because I did it. I pushed through the hard times. There are assistance programs mainly help with food and utilities. Seek them out. Google how to find their contact information. I would be filling out applications and packing my bags now. Youre only 19, I was in the same position. Im now a few years older and own my home, have a great job, a dog, and plenty of savings money to live a great life. I just worked hard and did everything I could to push through. Prevalence is key. Just keep pushing and stay positive. Dont let problems get in the way GFBF, drugs, alcohol, partying. Focus on whats important for four years then goof off if you want. 