I moved out at 19 in my sophomore year of college. I dont have the same situation as you, and I'm sorry you have to go through that. Here are my big pieces of advice. One: Find a roommate or roommates, it will ease financial burden and it will also keep you safe. Two: Do your research to wherever you are moving. How far is it from school? From the store? From work? What is crime like? Is it a tight knit community or a bustling city? Three: GIFTS. For Christmas and my birthday I asked for common items found in a house. My grandmother got me a microwave for Christmas one year and I still have it to this day. I asked for plates, silverware, cups, pillows, blankets, you name it. People LOVE gifting things, especially for an apartment. Finally, DO NOT GIVE UP. I was told numerous times I would fail and end up bankrupt going to school, working, and living on my own. Trust me, it is HARD. But I love it. And lots of people do it, so you can too! Hope all goes well for you! 💛

Did you just graduate high school, are you going to college in the fall? Have you applied for financial aid? Do you have a budget for rent? How far away is 18 for you? Do you have a job?

You biggest barrier will be lack of income for rent if you try to move out while you still a high school student. My sister did it though. Its a lot of work to work and go to high school at the same time.