A few days ago Mike, my step dad, came after me and hit me twice in the head. He's hit me in the past. Overall, Mike is an okay guy. He jokes a lot and loves to laugh. But he has one heck of a temper. When he gets frustrated he doesn't know how to deal with it...and it turns into violence. So, don't get me wrong. Mike isn't a bad guy...he just has some problems he needs to work out.

However, I am 6 1/2 months pregnant and what I used to be able to deal with before...now I can't. In the past he has picked me up by the throat(he's a big guy and I'm on the small side), slammed my back into the banister on the stairs and then pinned me down on the stairs with his knee in my stomach while he yelled, punched me, ect, ect. It's bad enough that I fear he could harm my unborn daughter and while I'm 'tough' and can deal with it...I am not willing to risk my daughter's safety. My Mother agrees.

I am moving out...moving from Texas to live in North Carolina with Adam, my boyfriend. I leave on Sat. We are staying with his parents until Nov. 15th, at which point we have to have a place of our own or else I have to go to California. My Dad, who lives in CA, is paying $750 towards the cause...$500 last month's rent, $250 security deposit...while we would pay the other $500 for 1st month's rent and then around another $300 for move in items such as dishes, towels, toilet paper, ect., ect.

Anyways, long story short...my life is about to get 10 times more complicated. I've contacted some people for teen pregnancy help and they have referred me to some local centers that should be able to help us out with housing. And then we'd get food stamps and go on a program called WIC for food. And hopefully they will set us up with some parenting/delivery/support group/teen pregnancy classes. If not, my Dad is going to help us get into the classes. He's coming down to NC in about a week to help me get things set up.

Soooo...I'm going to do everything in my power to bring my computer along. I'll have internet access, but it will be very limited. One way or another I'm sure it will all work out.

The thing that hurts the most about this situation is that I have to leave my dog, Ty and my kitten, Mia, behind. Mia is only 8 weeks old...and I fear that by the time I can bring her to NC she won't remember me and she won't want to cuddle with me at night...or curl up in my lap and sleep. Ty I know will be alright. He may miss me and not eat much for a few days, but my Mom will take good care of him...and Mia too. I'm just going to miss them....out of everything I'll miss now that I'm leaving home at 17...I'm going to miss my dog and cat the most. That's twisted ;)

*hugs big hug* Wow, all I can say is I'm incredibly impressed. You show amazing maturity for your age, and I fully support your decision. Good luck with the move and all (not a fun thing >.<) and we look forward to seeing you online! ^.^

Yeah, I agree with Digs. Good luck with everything, hunny! I really do hope everything goes well for you. <3

~Katie

Like Digger said, you are handling this very well and very maturely. ^_^ It was a good decision to get away from Mike. Even if he is otherwise a nice guy and truly regrets what he does when he calms down, "sorry" can't undo damage. :(

I wish all of you the best of luck and good health! :D

-Zita and her rabble of characters

A bit of an update :) I am in NC right now. I couldn't bring my computer, but my Mom will send it within the next few months. Adam and I found a very nice house that we will be renting for $450 a month. Financially, it will be hard still, but it's looking pretty good. The renters also will allow Ty and Mia. If everything works out, we're going to be moving in next week. It's sooner than I expected, but that's alright. I'm very excited, yet really nervous as this feels like the first really big thing I have yet to take on...that and motherhood :P

I'll be enrolling in school tomorrow/friday and I will hopefully start by Monday and maybe be able to graduate by the time Serenity is born(Jan.). Things are still a bit hectic and I'm having to do a lot of fast learning and growing up. I never realized how much there was that I didn't know about living. But Adam and I are working together as I'm certain that we'll make ends meet. His parents are going to co-sign on the lease for the house. My Dad has given me $900. My mom is taking care of Ty and Mia until we can take them back and she's offered to care for Serenity in case Adam and I ever decide we can't do it and need a few months break, or longer if we need it. So as far as support goes,we're getting a lot of it. I'm not sure if we'll have internet any time soon...so as far as RPing goes...I really don't know. :( I'll try my best to get time to post.

Another small update. Life is complicated, twisted and busy. I won't be back for a good while. All my characters can be considered missing for the time being.

Niccy, I do plan on returning with Kiowa as soon as possible...so pretty please keep Agrats from finding a new Betan?

Okie dokies ^.^... Im bogged with hw and work anyway o_O