My Stepfather Said I Had 5 Minutes To Leave After Turning 18. He Didn’t Know I Planned My Exit Weeks Ago

Typing My Future

As the clock ticked past midnight, I couldn’t sleep. I sat in the glow of Jenna’s floor lamp, typing my statement.

Names, numbers, dates—I made sure everything was spot-on. My fingers danced over the keyboard, crafting each detail carefully.

The paper had to be perfect. This was my chance to break free, and every word had to count. I took a deep breath, knowing this was it.