I’m struggling mentally and I’m about to be homeless after coming so far

About to be homeless and I can’t even get an answer from my admissions counselor

I grew up in an abusive home. I was unable to get a job because my mom told me she would kick me out.

At 20 I applied for job corps it was the only path to my future that I could see. My family was mad that I was leaving or imo escaping. I fished my trade and applied for college.

I started my first relationship while I was there. It was very toxic and abusive. I was repeatably sa’d. I stayed because I “loved” him. He was the first person that opened up to about my home life. He told me I was a narcissist and was lying to get sympathy and manipulate him.

The job corps counselor lied my financial aid didn’t cover the dorms. I was back home in a physically and emotionally abusive home. I was still unable to get a job because of threats of being homeless.

My 2026 New Year’s resolution was to not allow my older 6’4 250lbs brother to hit or beat me anymore. My mom silently encouraged it and would tell me how it was my fault and that I deserved it.

I had called the cops and press charges. Before they arrived, she was telling me that I needed to find a place to go. About how I was selfish and was going to get CPS called on her. She was yelling at me telling me how much she hated me.

They took me to the on the homeless shelter. None of my family offered me a place to stay or checked in. My aunt checked on me only to make herself feel better.

Because of all this going on, I feel really far behind in my classes. I was and am having severe panic attacks and ptsd symptoms that led to 3 impatient hospitalization stays this year. All of this was affecting my grades and financial aid.

The hospital helped me applied to get into the dorms for at risk students. Unfortunately, I was unable to say on campus for the summer.

The only solution I could think of was this summer going back to job corps. Get a job while I save up and then get my own place. Eventually going back to college When I have a more stable life. I have no friend that lives close that I could stay with. My plan was to go back home until I could go back to the program.

The admissions counselor Keeps telling me she basically will look into a date later or tomorrow then never does. I’ve been trying since the beginning of April way before the 28th.

My mom doesn’t want me moving back home but unfortunately it’s better than being a 21 year old girl in a downtown homeless shelter.

Sorry, I just really needed a place to vent. Life advice in general is greatly appreciated 🤍🙏🏻

Posted May 6, 2026, 11:25 PM UTC

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