I can see that Molly's daughter Olivia is very smart and independent. I would have suggested she contact CPS about getting her out of the house, but she's either almost 18 or IS 18, so that would not be expeditious. I urge her, if she's reading this, to find a classmate's parents or relative who can give her a place to stay...finish high school, get a retail job, and start taking community college classes one at a time. You can do it, Olivia, but not with that albatross of a "mother" weighing you down.