"It's not as easy as you think" - Jo, 18
You're thinking of leaving home, but are you sure you're ready? Leaving home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Take your time, plan carefully and only move out when it is right for you.
It's not a good idea to rush into it or just leave on the spur of the moment. Ideally you should stay with your family until you can move out in a planned way.
The best time to leave home is when you:
- feel ready
- have support to move
- have made a plan.
Read through the advice in this section to make sure that leaving home is the right decision and that you will be able to cope alone.