I am a male 21 who grew up in an extremely abusive home due to my stepfather after leaving I was traumatized and alone homeless I got myself on my feet found work and started school upon school ending for the summer I returned to my mother s home in nj being told her new boyfriend was great and amazing the nicest guy around he is 1000 times worse than my abusive stepfather and I may running away as soon as possible I found a job in upstate NY and a friend to live with but I have zero savings or money to eat and have to work for two weeks before I get paid I'm scared and alone any help would be wonderful even if it's just tips for dealing with social services if anyone is interested in helping financially though I do not expect this it would be unbelievable as I honestly am unsure how I will be eating my next meal I am just trying to survive until college but living here is unsafe I am physically threatened and emotionally abused 247 not allowed to leave my room and shamed when I eat I am scared and I just need to leave I love you all kind redditors I hope your day is so much better than mine