I didn't know where else to put this.. it kinda fits in this category:

What was it like for you when you moved outta home? For me, it's been harder on my dad. He's constantly calling me and asking me if I want to hang out. That's why on the 1st of September, I moved away from Washington and to Reno, Nevada with my bf. It feels so nice and I just feel so free not having to deal with my dad everyday, although I love him to death.

I'm worried that I'll wake up one day and be really lonely and miss him like crazy and regret it.

Any advice on how to make it on your own??

I moved out when I was 21... and honestly got along better with my parents than I did when I was living at home...
Just talk to him when he calls... he's your dad and loves you.. and clearly misses you.... so talk to him.. it doesn't hurt.
I'm sure one day you will miss him a ton.. but as we get older we move out.. start our own lives separate from our parents and there is nothing wrong with that. However, you don't have to end relationships with them just because you don't live together anymore... it's a lot harder on them than it is the children... I mean, he raised you.. you are his daughter, so I'm sure he worries about you..
Call him... e-mail him... stay close... it's nice to have someone who loves and cares about you that much!

Ya, my dad really is an amazing person. I have shocked him many times since moving back with him when I turned 18. (I'm 20 now) When I moved out with my 2nd bf to an apartment, I didn't tell him until after I'd already signed the papers to move in and when I moved here (Reno, Nevada) on the first of this month, he didn't know until a day before, and I made it sound like I was coming back because I didn't want him to be mad at me and not want to take me to the airport. I just told him that I wanted to get away from everything. I love him a lot though and we still talk on the phone everyday

How did he deal with that? That's a big thing for a parent.

Are your parents still together? You seem to have a good relationship with your dad but maybe not with you mom... why is that?

I moved out of my house at a very young age and it was quite hard at first. But back then, I didn't have a close relationship with my parents and just wanted to get away from them. We only got close after I gave birth to my first child, because they did not want to miss her first moments. Now they live in Europe and I miss them a lot but I don't regret having moved out early. It allowed me to become very independent and I have learned a lot while I tried to make it on my own.

My dad's pretty upset and yes him and I are VERY close. However, my mom and I aren't because she treated me really badly. I was forced to babysit my younger siblings all the time and basically raise them. She would always get drunk and bring random guys over. It was lame!! She didn't let me see my dad for 4 years. I moved out on my 18th birthday.. it was the best day of my life!!

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-Brittany Brydahl

I first moved out at 18. I just wanted to get away from my dad. I wasn`t close to him at all. He was very abusive. You are so lucky to have a dad like that. My two boys will be moving out soon and I`m going to miss them so much. But I know they have to have their own life some day.

Wow.. those are not motherly actions... have you forgiven her? I think that forgiveness is very important.. more for your peace of mind than for her.

I'm sorry to hear that you had an abusive parent. I think that would something very difficult to overcome.. how did you deal with that once you left home.. did you get counselling or do it on your own?

I didn't move out until I was about to be married. There was no reason to . I had it good at home. Living there for free~ no bills to pay, no groceries to buy!

Is there a reason you want to get away from your dad?

When I got married, my goal was to stay close to my family. I would never want to live in a different state than my family.

I'm back home with my parents now... since my bf is living so far away.. and I love it... I feel like Im taken care of and safe and never lonely... I did take a while to get here as I havent always gotten along well with my parents. I think as we get older we appreciate our parents more.

I'm sorry to hear about your dad!!! My mom was mentally abusive.. but I think physical is just terrible. I always used to say I wish she hit me so I could get out, but that's not true. No one deserves that!I've decided I just don't care anymore. I've tried to be her friend and it's just not gunna work unless she can admit she was wrong. The less I talk to her, the better I feel. I went to therapy for a while and I'm on meds. I blame a lot of the fact that I have anxiety, depression adn OCD on her. I could do nothing right with her and she was always so unstable. Would she be drunk tonight? What guys would she have over? It wasn't fun!!I like that idea!! Good for you!

Well, my dad was just really needy. I need space in my life right now to get over my anxietyGood for you. I'm glad you like it!!!

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-Brittany Brydahl

I could not agree with you more. I know that I appreciate my parents more than when I was a teenager/young adult. I have a relationship with both my parents that is much closer than when I was growing up. I think the key to any relationship is forgiveness and love.

Yes.. I think that forgiveness, or maybe it's understanding that is key in relationships.
Forgiveness, understanding and love.

Reading this post again.. I realize I really do miss my mom

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-Brittany Brydahl