<prompt> Human: Hello PF.I dont even know if Im posting in the right subreddit but Im looking for help. Long story short Im looking to escape from an abusive situation at home. I just graduated from college and was earning 12hour until depression and the situation at home got to be too much that I was hospitalized after an unsuccessful attempt. Im realizing if I want to have any chance in getting better I have to leave. The thing is I have zero savings because any extra money I earned since high school went to helping my family pay the bills. I have asked my friends if I could borrow money from them and that I would pay them back after Im stable enough to work and they are willing to help. I was planning on seeing how much I could borrow before making plans to move but theyre asking me how much I would need and let them know my plans first. Now I dont know where to begin and am at an utter loss. Relatives are out of the question because theyre afraid to get involved because of my abuser. Most of my friends live in the area and I dont want to be anywhere nearby. I know I have to consider cost of living, find a place to rent, consider expenses such as food and transportation, all of these things. Im not sure what Im even asking. What are things that I need to consider? What are things that I should know? I dont know where to begin planning. All I know is that I need to leave ASAP before I relapse and lose all hope again. Maybe Im just asking for support. Please help.  <response>: Check craiglist for apartment prices. Are any of your friends living on their own or with roomates right now? Have you considered asking if you could bunk with them?A lot fo people are going to say military, and its a good option. Youre going to want to have some professional answers for your depression, in case they ask at an interview. The military is great for this kind of situation but, if you feel like it isnt for you, try applying through a job placement agency. Theyll help you find a job a lot faster, though youll take a pay cut of a buck or two an hour.If you dont mind, what was your degree in? Depending on what you studies, there are different avenues to consider.If the situation at home is bad enough that you pretty much want to disappear, dont leave any thing youre going to need diploma, passport, IDs, creditdebit cards, etc. behind and make sure none of your bank account are joint with parentsfamily.EDIT: When I said job placement agencies will help you find a job faster, I meant faster than average, not faster than the military. 