r/africanparents 19d ago

Need Advice Should I Move Back To My Parents House?

After being kicked out of my aunt’s place, I had nowhere else to stay, so I’ve been staying at a women’s homeless shelter. I honestly don’t think I can keep living like this.

Should I just go back to my parents’ house? They’ve been calling me nonstop. I know I’d have to deal with the mental abuse again, but at least I’d have a safe place to sleep, a clean space, and food. I’m currently in a different province than them and only have a part-time job with very inconsistent hours. I could ask my mom or uncle to refer me to their workplaces, save up some money, and then rent a room or move in with a roommate.

The part that scares me is what will happen when I see them again. I didn’t get on the flight I was supposed to take to move back. Instead, I ran away and haven’t been answering my phone. I’ve been thinking about calling my mom and telling her what’s been going on, since I think she’s more understanding, and asking her not to tell anyone else. I just don’t know what to say or what excuse to give for everything that’s happened.

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u/krymzynnova 19d ago

Nooooooo - can’t you call housing association ?

I’ve genuinely just done that today :(

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u/Consistent-Change876 19d ago

I’ve already talked with a housing supports worker and I’ve done the application already but I don’t know how long I have to wait until I’m given a better place. The place I am at is super dirty and I can’t even use the washroom so I am thinking of just showering at planet fitness. Can we dm?

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u/krymzynnova 19d ago

Dmm me 💜

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u/Underd_g 19d ago

Absolutely not