EEK, I'm sorry to say that I think you are clearly over-simplifying her choices. Allow me to explain:
I'm not saying there are no options or that it can't be done, I am saying that things are not hocus-spocus-magic-trick-easy to some as it is thought of in this thread. Even the options as mentioned are most likely not accomplished like a snap of the fingers. In other words; you need time to get things together before moving out.
I don't know where the OP lives, but from situations here:
2) You can only join college twice a year and you have to sign up months in advance. And you'd also have to sign up for college funding at least 2 months in advance, or you'll get kicked out the first month unable to pay. Campus is not included and has even longer waiting lists than basic room-renting.
3) Takes time looking for a job that pays enough to rent a room, but housing itself will be the biggest issue. Looking for a room; most cities have a central system (this includes all available rooms!) and have waiting lists for at least a few months up to a year. Looking for a rented house or apartment; a year or more. And you'll never have enough money to buy or private rent a house.
4) Joining the military requires screening and again: waiting before entering. It does not include housing, does provide a good pay-check. Yet; private renting or buying is also likely to take 3-6 months. (and I'd never recommend anyone joining, unless suicidal, but that's my opinion :rolleyes:).
5) last option; live on governmental support and seek for an emergency shelter-place. Social services will most likely help you. But only for a day or two. Unless the situation at home is considered dangerous/violent/explosive, they will tell you to go home and sweat it out a couple of months until you're able to move.
In fact; 19 is difficult! Since under the age of 18 it would have been less hard with youthsupportservices that will see to your housing and care immediately.
1) So when option 1 isn't available, it will most likely take a few months.
Again this is NOT a reason to stay in the relationship! But it could mean living together for a while after break-up. Which is why you'd preferably would want to handle things in an adult way.
All this aside, I'm curious of how you are doing, dear girlinterrupted!
RedRoses
Posted: 05 Oct 21:08