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

Signing And Preparing

We met three times to go over everything—twice online, once at her office. Marie looked over my documents and smiled, “It’s all set,” she said, “

Just sign and walk away.” With a deep breath, I signed where she pointed. That stroke of the pen felt like a fresh start.

Knowing the paperwork was airtight, I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders. I was ready for this new chapter.