My father left home to enlist in the Marines, and fight in the Pacific islands.
When I was 18, he physically kicked me out of his home. (twice)
First time I failed and came crawling back. He admitted be back on the proviso that I continue effortsto get out and be entirely on my own. IOW self-supporting
I met a girl, her father referred me to a neighbor, who directed me to a job opportunity.
Married her. Served my Army hitch. Finished college, while also working.
I owe my father a debt of gratitude.