My mom is threatening to kick me out after leaving the military, and I’m panicking.
I got back home late last July after a short stint in the military. Since deciding not to go back, I’ve been trying to figure out my next move.
I finally chose a career plan: I am enrolling in an EMT-Basic course this Fall and plan to start the Fire Academy next Spring (January/February).
Here is the problem: I cannot tell my mom this. She will instantly try to talk me out of it, criticize it, and force me into a career I hate just so she can maintain control.
Today, my younger sister warned me that our mom is threatening to kick me out of the house if I don't get a job or career immediately. I am panicking because I only have $7,039 left in savings. I need this money to pay for my EMT course, gear, and fees so I can actually launch my life.
If I tell her my plan, she will try to destroy it. If I don't tell her, she might try to kick me out.
How do I put her on a strict information diet and "fake" a job search to buy myself time until Fall? Has anyone successfully hidden their first responder training from a toxic parent?