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I am turning 16 in a year and I want to move out as soon as possible, I know that legally you can move out at 16 but how do I do that without my parents stopping me?

I am turning 16 in a year and I want to move out as soon as possible, I know that legally you can move out at 16 but how do I do that without my parents stopping me?

Posted on May 23, 2021 by ConnecTeen

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I understand you are turning 16 soon and want to know if moving out is a possibility. Moving out is a really huge decision and not an easy one to…

I do not feel safe mentally in my home. I’ve already moved from my mom’s place due to extreme lows all the time, but where i’m living right now triggers my anxiety and PTSD and there’s no way to escape it. I don’t know the laws here in Calgary but I’m 16 and still in highschool.

Posted on March 10, 2020 by ConnecTeen

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Hi, Having troubles at home can be extremely overwhelming and it can affect other aspects of your life due to the stress. It can also be difficult to talk about…

I’m 13 but I’m very mature and look older and I’m pregnant…

Posted on November 14, 2016 by ConnecTeen

I'm moving out but if I were to give birth at a hospital, would they take my baby away because I'm so young? Or contact my parents? Thank you for…

Is calling ConnecTeen free?

Posted on June 28, 2016 by ConnecTeen

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Yes! ConnecTeen is a free confidential peer support service for teens in the Calgary and other areas as well. If you ever have a question or something you want to talk…

I know it’s legal for me to move out at 16 without consent, but could my parents make me stay?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by ConnecTeen

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I am safe at my house with my family but I want to move out. My mom says she could take me to court if I tried to move out…

I am 17 and I would like to move out. What legal action could my guardians take if I did?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by ConnecTeen

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I have anxiety and depression and I am being put down where I live. It seems like a very hard time that you are going through. No one likes being…

At what age can I leave home in Canada?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by ConnecTeen

Home is meant to be a safe and supportive environment to come home to at the end of the day, unfortunately that is not always the case. Life at home…

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