Is OTHER wrong in the post ? POST : Little bit of background. My bio father passed away in 2011, but my mom and him had split before I was born. Ive lived with my Mom and Stepdad since I was four. I admit I'm not dead, so they have cared for me, and they bring that up constantly. I have hated my stepdad from day 1. He's always been abusive. Physically for a long time, but mentally for the past few years. We fight constantly. He has to have complete control over my every move. Also he's very homophobic (I'm gay) and loves to use every slur. He refuses to let me go anywhere or do anything. I'm allowed to go to school and work and home. Nothing else. Im also 17 and still dont have my drivers permit. I have everything, and took the online course, he just won't let me get it. My only reason for asking is my mom. I let her know im leaving as soon as I turn 18. But she begs for me to stay.  Ik she loves me, but she refuses to leave him. And she follows along with everything he does. AITA For leaving my mom, to escape an awful life?