Using student visa as a way to move in with your SO?

I'm not only doing this just to move in with my boyfriend, I'm also doing it to get away from home since my family is the main cause of my depression and anxiety. I've always wanted to move away, especially since my brother was murdered here and my family has a bad reputation and I just want a fresh start. I was going to move to Australia before I met my boyfriend. So I was moving either way.

I know it is my responsibility. But my mom has raised me to become dependent on her. She won't let me learn how to drive, won't let me out of the house, won't teach me how to use public transport, etc. I'm basically stuck and I have zero knowledge on how these things work. She won't even let me get a job.

I know it just seems like a bunch of excuses but I really just need guidance since no one else in my life right now is willing to help me. I'm trying to figure out all the other things on my own.

I also know there's a chance my boyfriend and I won't last. But I also know that he's a wonderful person who understands me and cares about me. No one has ever cared for me as much as he does. So, I'm definitely willing to take the risk :)

/r/LongDistance Thread Parent