My Stepfather Is Kicking Me Out of My Childhood Home — And the Most Heartbreaking Part Is That My Own Mum Is Siding With Him

Im 21 years old. Five years ago, my mum brought her second husband into our home. I disliked him from the very start. He worked as a caretaker and showed up at our door with just two battered suitcases, but wasted no time before he started bossing me around and talking down to me. Hes always been unpleasant. Ive never understood what my mum saw in him. He earns barely anything and even has to pay maintenance to his ex-wife. I could never get along with him. At first, I tried to keep quiet, but eventually, we started arguing all the time.

After finishing school, I managed to get a spot at a medical university, on a scholarship no less something Id dreamt of since I was a child. Ive always wanted to be a doctor. I do my best to study hard, though medicine isnt exactly easy. Six months ago, this man started having a go at me about living off them: Youre old enough now, but you just sponge off your mother. Were the ones feeding and clothing you; at your age, I was already working! He kept going on about how I should be bringing money home and helping out, because there never seemed to be enough. The worst part is, my mum actually takes his side, telling me hes right, and that I need to grow up and sort myself out.

She even said, You could try getting a part-time job, you know. Its not easy for us to support you and were only human. Just a couple of nights ago, he announced at dinner that adultswell, grown up childrenshould move out once theyve come of age. I looked at my mum, hoping shed disagree, but she just stayed quiet, which told me everything.

I retreated to my room. The next morning, my mum brought up what had been said the night before: I cant do this anymore. Were arguing constantly. You always have something to say, and you cant keep the peace. I want to live my life quietly. Hes right, youre an adult and its time you lived on your own. You have a month to find somewhere else to live. I was stunned. I never thought my mum would actually choose to get rid of me. I dont think Ill ever forgive her for this.