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I come from a traditional middle eastern background and frankly, I am sick of all the opportunities that are slipping through my fingers.

Opportunities such as relationships and pursuing something that I truly love.

I am nearly 30 and whenever I try to embark on a romantic relationship, or maybe have an argument with someone who disrespected me at church, I constantly get the worst verbal abuse you can imagine and I still get hit when I defend myself.

I feel that this is causing my lack of confidence and it's taking a toll on my mental health.

Yes, there is a differences between motherly and fatherly guidance and stern talk but I believe that my parents way of punishment is archaic and I constantly get threats that if I leave home without marriage, then all of my family members will be notified and I'll be disowned.

I have the means to live on my own and rent comfortably. Should I do this or wait a little bit until I can afford a house?