I’m currently 19 years old in poly doing an internship. Due to reasons, I currently am living in a rented place with my father over 60 years of age. He’s going to be out of his hawker job in a month, and we are getting evicted because the lease is ending in the next 2 weeks. He doesn’t own a house of his own, and I’m not legal enough to do so.

His CPF has less than 10k and his savings are unknown. It seems that he is counting on me to support him. I resent that, but will immediately start working after poly. I have no plans for further education.

I’ve tried appealing to HDB and they got back after 28 freaking days telling me they couldn’t help me, period. No BTO, no rent. I’m SOL.

So, I’m feeling pretty down right now. I’ve been in this situation since I was 16, and I feel beyond stressed and upset. Every year we pack up our stuff and move. I want to do a lot of things, but space is always an issue and I never get around to getting the equipment and doing them. I try to be positive, but I can’t see a good future and feel like no one can help me.

In any case, I’m appealing for advice. To make things feel less heavy. Is there any organization or people that can offer help?

I’ll try to get in contact with the relevant authorities and see if anything can be done, dragging old pop’s to meet the MP tomorrow.

“From now on I’m counting on you.” “There are other kids your age who are so good at talking.” “Do you know what to say to the MP later?” Yes, shove your 60 years of life experience and leech off a 19 year old.