Living with my dad is hard. It's like I'm his personal maid. Every day, I'm expected to do everything for him, from household chores to running errands while he does nothing. The physical abuse has died down over the years, but the verbal and emotional abuse never stops. Each disparaging word, each degrading comment chips away at my self-esteem. I feel trapped in a cycle that never seems to end.

My mother, who's been kept away from me for years, is paying child support, yet my dad neglects to spend that money for my benefit. Instead, I'm left to fend for myself. He doesn't feed me; in fact, it often feels like I have to feed him. The basic necessities that a parent should provide are non-existent in our home. It's a struggle just to live a normal life.

This is no way for a child to live, and it's certainly not how I want my future to unfold. I need to be emancipated from my father so I can live with my mother, who has both the means and the willingness to support and care for me. I’m a young woman who needs to be with her mom. Emancipation would grant me the legal freedom to make decisions that are in my best interest.

Being emancipated means gaining control over my life, having the chance to make choices that ensure my well-being, and living in an environment where I am loved and supported. I’ve explored other options, but emancipation seems to be the only avenue that promises a life worth living.

Support from the community in Easton, PA, is crucial. I urge you to sign this petition to help me find freedom and peace. Your signature can make a difference in a life that has been full of hardship. Let’s make emancipation not just a possibility, but a reality.