I am 41M without dependents currently going through a crazy abusive situation and I need to find freedom soon. Maybe Seattle is next?
I am from Georigia and thought about using a once in a lifetime opportunity to start a new life in Washington. In Seattle in particular since i have a family friend that lives there. I spoke to administrators at Washington state university for career building opportunities back in 2020.
The family friend and I together in the south and have always remained in contact. For years He said, all I have to worry about is getting there and he has a room for me. I thought it was nice gesture but it may soon become a reality.
It will give me an opportunity for a fresh start and explore something different.
I tried restarting in Georgia after living in Wisconsin for 9 years. I had to deal with the pandemic, divorce, job less, car repo. I decided to move back down to Atlanta with my mother to rebuild with her permission.
However, hand dealing with her demonic behavior. She has been doing everything to sabotage my success and it is wearing me down after these past 6 months. Out of the blue she wants $800 a month for a room or wants me out. She current is trying to illegally evict me and blocked the internet, doing laundry, assaulted me many times. I could press charges, but I am ready to go.
I reached out to some nearby resources. I told the case workers my story and they are willing to put me either in an extended stay for a week or purchase a one way flight to the family friend in Seattle. Another option was to stay at a nearby shelter for up to 30-days. Some considered looking to pad split.
For income,I've been only donating plasma for income and used the EBT for food. A few friends have donated money for the cause.
So let's say I transition to Seattle.
A friend of my suggest that would be a great idea considering how much hell I've gone through since being her. My greatest concern is finding a housing or shelter and the job market. I bring housing just in case its not ideal to live with a friend.
I have over 15+ years experience IT, teaching, soccer coaching, and served in AmeriCorps. I also taught ESL in South Korea. I have a bachelors in MIS and masters in administrative leadership - adult, continuing, and higher education administration. My goal was to work in international higher education, and/or ed tech.
I love living by a large body of water, asian, mexican food. Fishing, hiking, soccer, and going to the theatre, reading a good book. I thrive in a diverse environment. The only thing I was told is that it can get cold there and it rains a lot. My goal is not to make Seattle my permanent home but It could my new anchor.
There are many universities there but I am hoping it is not challenging to find a position out there.
I just need peace and safe environment to move forward but I do not have any clue about Seattle and resources I could use to get back on track with my life.
Help a man out that is down on his luck!
Thank you