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from no Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 23:44 (Agree/Disagree?) 1st Who are you?, Where do you live? Do you have any relatives near by? 2nd Does your home still have a "HER" or any other money stashed away. It was about 2,000 dollars when I left,I don't think they'll miss it! and if it is a guilt trip that your woried about.What is 365(Days)x16(Years) plus compensation for any abuse or trama that they put you through? I think it would be a little more than a misly $2,000, and besides what are they going to do sew you? LOL.I would'nt even wory about being sneeky about it. I would walk right into the ofice and take it and if they give you crap about it call the police. I'm shure they would love to hear your story. (reply to this comment)

from exister Friday, November 07, 2003 - 12:34 (Agree/Disagree?) You've been busting your ass for 16 years for no pay, so I would suggest getting paid on the way out. In Corporate America they call it a severance package, but your parents might understand it better if you use terms like "the Devil's Due" or "Unto Ceasar." BTW, Mom will probably cry for a few days, just tough it out. If you can read and write you can patch up your eductaion in no time. Above all pursue functionality. Cheers! In 5 years you will be having a drink and laughing about the whole thing. (reply to this comment)

from Wolf Friday, September 12, 2003 - 17:08 (Agree/Disagree?) The Family officially says parents should help their children who want to leave. This is an official group policy and you can pressure them to do it. If they don't help you they will be shown up as hypocrites and liars. You may be afraid of your parents wrath, but you’ve got to fight for your rights! (reply to this comment)

from porceleindoll Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 20:43 (Agree/Disagree?) Why don't you start with contacting Jules here at the moving on board, and she can help put you in touch with someone in your area who may be able to help you get out and start over. Do you have any relatives in the 'system' that you could go to stay with? Not with the intention of being condenscending, but due to your age it would probably be best if you were initially with your relatives, and got yourself into school to finish your high-school education. Even if your past education was not good, it is not that hard to catch up, it just needs some hard work for a few years. It may also be a good idea to find an ex-member from the SGA community you could talk with, as the first few months may be very difficult emotionally, having someone you can at least cry on who has already gone through some of what you will be facing will be a great help to you. Can your parents help to support you financially? Do you have your passport and paperwork in order? Do you have an idea of what you want to do on the outside? I wish you luck with this and if you did set up an anonymous email (hotmail..) and post it here, anyone who has some advice or more could probably help you. I have a friend in northern US who has offered to help with departing Family members, offering a temporary living place while they get on their feet. (reply to this comment)

from jackie Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 18:28 (Agree/Disagree?) Why not start by putting an address for people to contact you? Getting out at 16 would depend a lot on where you live ect. Anyways good luck! (reply to this comment)