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    My parents dumped me at a friends hous at the age of 17 and moved to northern california. I am 23 now. I know there is a law saying you have to sue within a certain amount of time, but this is something that permanently damaged my life. They were bad parents, yet they were lawyers with money. their alcoholism even made me worse. they have totally abandoned me as a son, in favor of their daughter (its step mom and my dad), shes living the kush life they just bought her a new car and they are totally favoritizing her, while i spent a harsh life on the STREETS for two years, with NO CLUE of what to do. I am very thankful that one day a friend to turned me on to register for SSI and it saved me from the streets... As a result of my damaged childhood and emotional state, and being on the street - I comitted crimes that I normally would have not comitted had I had a good family.

    I feel like suing them for damages. Would this be civil? I am equipped only with their area code and telephone number - how could I file suit with just this information? Is there a service to trace it to an address so they can be served? Could I hire a Private Investigator to do this for me? I have very little actually almost no money and my life has been miserable because of my family. I am permanently damaged and spent two years on the streets. I have also been told by my step mother that I will not be receiving inheritance. Right now it's Xmas time and I'm in desperate need of a loving supporting family, something which I have been taken for and dealt a bad hand. I NEED to sue them or I will never have anything in this life, Im disabled and emotionally scared, its hard for me to even hold a minimum wage job(i receive ssi and im always going hungry becaus it pays the BARE minimum for my housing clothing etc) I dont nesacarily want everything they own maybe just half the assets or their $150,000 RV. I just want to be happy in my life for the first time.

    How do I get this started? What steps should I take? What branch of law is this? Would I just call a civil attorney? I don't have the money for this, would any attorneys take it pro bono for a cut of the winnings? I am more after the step mother I feel she has taken control of my father and made him worthless. Help me out guys I need to get my life back.

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    Please call your psychiatrist and get the evaluation, IF you have Asperger's you may be entitled to services through the Regional Centers, then you might have some cause of action for abuse, and some claim to ongoing support as an adult, but if you don't and are only a "druggie" then it could be a different story. Of course you may call and request a consultation with an attorney re your potential case.

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    Try AA and work the steps. Seriously. You're an adult now and are responsible for your own choices.

    Do I think you have a case against your parents? No. But do try consulting some law firms if you wish, as despite my "handle" I'm not always right.

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    I am a 20+ year recovering Alky and I can say AA will have your answers and solve your problems if you follow dirctins. Harboring such hatred wil only increase your problems and money (if won which is doubtful) will only enable more detructive behavior! trust em I have seen it over and over again in my 20+ years in AA. I might add I have also worked in many rehabs. Yuor answers are not in Law Suits its in recovery. Your problems are of your own making as stated "your an adult" Yes you were wronged but then who knows maybe things would have been worse if raised by your parents you will never know. Find a treatment center and/or AA and listen and follow directs. I am living proof its works. I might add my story and others I have heard are far worse than yours and we are all sober for sometime now!

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    My parents dumped me at a friends hous at the age of 17 and moved to northern california. I am 23 now. I know there is a law saying you have to sue within a certain amount of time, but this is something that permanently damaged my life. They were bad parents, yet they were lawyers with money. their alcoholism even made me worse. they have totally abandoned me as a son, in favor of their daughter (its step mom and my dad), shes living the kush life they just bought her a new car and they are totally favoritizing her, while i spent a harsh life on the STREETS for two years, with NO CLUE of what to do. I am very thankful that one day a friend to turned me on to register for SSI and it saved me from the streets... As a result of my damaged childhood and emotional state, and being on the street - I comitted crimes that I normally would have not comitted had I had a good family.

    I feel like suing them for damages. Would this be civil? I am equipped only with their area code and telephone number - how could I file suit with just this information? Is there a service to trace it to an address so they can be served? Could I hire a Private Investigator to do this for me? I have very little actually almost no money and my life has been miserable because of my family. I am permanently damaged and spent two years on the streets. I have also been told by my step mother that I will not be receiving inheritance. Right now it's Xmas time and I'm in desperate need of a loving supporting family, something which I have been taken for and dealt a bad hand. I NEED to sue them or I will never have anything in this life, Im disabled and emotionally scared, its hard for me to even hold a minimum wage job(i receive ssi and im always going hungry becaus it pays the BARE minimum for my housing clothing etc) I dont nesacarily want everything they own maybe just half the assets or their $150,000 RV. I just want to be happy in my life for the first time.

    How do I get this started? What steps should I take? What branch of law is this? Would I just call a civil attorney? I don't have the money for this, would any attorneys take it pro bono for a cut of the winnings? I am more after the step mother I feel she has taken control of my father and made him worthless. Help me out guys I need to get my life back.
    I didn't get where Asperger's Syndrome came in, do you have a diagnosis of Asperger's?

    I thought the statement about alcoholism was about your parents. No?

    I do agree with Panther the 12 step programs help to provide "directions for living" but if you don't have a problem with alcohol there are other programs such as Adult Children of Alcoholics that may be helpful.

    From what you said about your parents it sounds like they brushed you off. I would consider getting the support of others who have similar issues of abandonment. Once you feel that you are ready to confront this issue you might have more knowledge about what others have done to successfully get on with their lives.


    Congratulations, Panther! Twenty years is awesome! How'd ya do it?

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    kinesis alluded to heavy self-medication via marijuana in another thread. Given that NA is often hostile to marijuana users, and there's a history of family alcoholism, AA is probably going to be a more comfortable fit. As he has his own problems with substance abuse, it will likely be far more constructive to go through the AA (or NA) twelve step program, as opposed to trying to do the same through Alanon or ACOA.

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    kinesis alluded to heavy self-medication via marijuana in another thread. Given that NA is often hostile to marijuana users, and there's a history of family alcoholism, AA is probably going to be a more comfortable fit. As he has his own problems with substance abuse, it will likely be far more constructive to go through the AA (or NA) twelve step program, as opposed to trying to do the same through Alanon or ACOA.
    Ah... I see. I hadn't read those other posts. Thank you. Yes. I do agree he would find ample support in both fellowships. It may turn out to be a better family for him than he ever dreamed possible. Is the paradoX something like "giving something away to keep it"? or is more giving something up to find something beyond your wildest dreams?

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    I thought the statement about alcoholism was about your parents. No?

    I do agree with Panther the 12 step programs help to provide "directions for living" but if you don't have a problem with alcohol there are other programs such as Adult Children of Alcoholics that may be helpful


    Congratulations, Panther! Twenty years is awesome! How'd ya do it?

    I knew I would die without help I listened and followed direction and still do!

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    I knew I would die without help I listened and followed direction and still do!
    The willingness to do whatever it takes, one day at a time.

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    The willingness to do whatever it takes, one day at a time.
    EXACTLY!

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