| Tough Childhood
Dr. Horse is right--if you have a choice of colleges, go to the one furthest from home. I also recommend talking to your school counselor. I realize this isn't senioritis, but you may be feeling some fear about leaving the devil that you know, even if it does drag you down. You may also be feeling some guilt about leaving your family to deal with it's own mess without you (I'm guessing they count on you quite a bit). These are just guesses, but if you talk to a counselor (who is there just for that purpose and has heard every story imaginable), he or she may be able to tease out what is really bothering you. You've obviously overcome a lot through your academics, but that was within your control. Your family isn't, and letting them take care of themselves will surely be a tougher hurdle. But you clearly have what it takes. So hang in there. You will overcome ALL of it.
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