You got all my best wishes

You can do this! If need be, like if your flight gets cancelled, maybe set up like an emergency gofundme for a hotel until you can get another flight.

i can afford the hotels! that's no problem, i just might

be staying at a hotel for a bit hahaha it's, fjk;ldsagjgkl a lot

You can do it; you need a change like this, and many people will try to help how they can.

I'm glad you're getting there, one way or the other. It's terrifying and so hard but your life will be better. If there IS anything I can do to help, I am more than glad to do anything I can to help.
It's important to make sure you have all your documents in order and in your own possession. Birth certificate, etcetera, in a place where only you know or have access. Make sure no one else has access to your bank account or records.
Do not allow them to guilt you, don't allow the voice in your head, the bad programming, to tell you that you deserve this or it's your fault or you need to stay. You don't. You've done more than enough. You never asked for this; to be born, to be part of this world, to do all the things you've done. Just take it one step at a time and don't let it overwhelm you.
Take care of yourself and do what you need to, for you. Once things start moving, it gets easier. Working to trust people and accept help and feel like a burden is terrifying and difficult, but it's important to, and I'm glad you've got people looking out for you; go against your every instinct and let them.
Again, anything I can do, always happy to.

Good luck man ^^ you got this

Like I said, we're here for you

Might not be worth much coming from a stranger, but hoping the best for you. Just don't do anything too hastily.

As much of an overstep it may be on my part, I have a good amount of time off next week, and the week after. If you’re comfortable with the idea, I could drive on down to Louisiana, get you, Zeke, and whatever you can’t ship in my car, and take you up to New York to your buddy

i feel like that'd be overstepping on my part.

and the obvious concerns of trusting each other as we're both strangers to one another

i'd honestly take it but that's too much of me to ask for?

Even still, the offer stands. If you want the free ride up, I am more than happy to provide it to you. Really all you have to worry about is my taste in music

i listen to every genre. can we talk on discord?

heckkkkkkk#6070

It's a big change and pretty scary, but after everything you have described, it sounds like the change you need in your life. May it go well and bring you peace and security.

If you need a place to crash in jersey on the way up I got a fold out couch bed but I'm also right outside NYC so 🤷🏻‍♂️

I would, sugar, but you're too far away. --Actually, I'm also in new york lol, the rescue state. But don't sweat it, if flights get cancelled they just give you another flight a few hours later, you don't have to just say shucks and leave
You can do this. It'll be done and done before you know it

The best of luck to you
I believe you can do it

This is your golden opportunity to be on your own and leave that crap behind.

Problem is, from the viewpoint of someone who lives along the same latitude as NYC, Louisiana is hella comfy this time of year compared to up here. It rarely if ever snows in Louisiana, while New York sees a LOT of snow in the West of the State. NYC doesn't get as much snow, but it'll still amount to a couple feet overall. Biggest issue is home expensive NYC is.

At least you'll be bringing a whole lotta knowledge about hurricanes with you: NYC and Joisey could use it!

better than dying cos that's what's gonna happen to me if i don't.

I'm in Oklahoma, if you need a pitstop or help getting you moving northward

heart. i think i've got a plan sorted out for now, but if it fails, i'll reach out

Glad to hear that. Wishing you the best, duder.

I was going to ask if a train, bus, or car would be an option, as they wouldn't have as many paperwork burdens and the difficulty of getting a pet on a plane. Sounds like someone can give you a ride, so that sounds hopeful. Keep steady and prepare quietly.

I'm proud to hear that you want to take charge and get yourself to a better place away from the people who have been dragging you down. I do hope you're able to reach your friend with your dog and finally be able to take a much-needed break from worrying about those around you.

Let that determination drive you to get yourself somewhere safe. We all believe in ya here.

looks like you have potential rides, but Baton Rouge to NY would be a $300 flight
($150 + $100-150 for the dog)
not sure how much stuff you have to move

If you're in financial need, I can throw some money forward in exchange for art later. Hit me up on discord at smutty.games :)

I've be happy to help get you away from your shit family.

Heart, thanks. I need to make sure I know I can continue drawing cos I'll be able to take my tablet, but NOT my desktop haha.

Take your desktop too! Extra luggage costs more but that's fine. At least take the hard drive.

Honestly, it might be more worth it to rent a car and drive the distance, or take the truck if that works. Bring more stuff and don't start with so little. When I made my big move, I left with everything I could cram into a car XD

You're gonna do so great out there, champ.

the first step is always the hardest, just stick to your guns and get outta there.

looking through the comments, it looks like you've got plenty of help being offered to you, so i hope you're able to make it to new york.

please, don't turn back.

once i get to a certain point, i CANT go back cos it's like

kicking an ant hill yknow

Lets go baby, its been a long time comming and we're all there for you.

heart

much love, hopefully it's over soon

It's scary to take a big leap like moving yourself to an entirely different place. Hopefully it is a success and you can start a new life that's under your control.

Try not to overthink things and psyche yourself out, but do the best to plan for setbacks. Having a backup plan to stay at a hotel or motel if your flight gets canceled or delayed; that's a good start!

You've got this!

Oh my god! This is a MASSIVE development! This probably feels terrifying, but what I see here is inner peace coming your way. There may be hiccups and surprises but you're going to get through this and it's going to be a new chapter. I love your work and you genuinely give off really goodwilled vibes so seeing you get a happy beginning is gonna be fuckin fantastic and a big middle finger to the hand of fate that tried to drag you into a bad ending.

I hope it's inner peace, it's gonna be a lotta work on my part to make myself suppress the guilt.

Thanks tho, I'm glad--I reallllly hope I can keep making content as soon as I can.

Plan things out, get a ticket that has the insurance to chance in case something happens. Then you should be fine. Am rooting for you to succeed!

Still trying other things cos the ticket processing kept showing an error, so I am NOT chancing that shit. I need backups like 12-month leases on apartments that i can fall back on if this current plan of someone driving me to another friend's house doesn't go off.

You can do it! been rooting for you a long time now!~