I have been out of work in this small town since May. (not by choice) I have been applying and interviewing even going to temp agencies, but get closed doors. I live with my mom, her husband and my teen brother. I have still been able to pay bills due to unemployment.

Recently her intoxicated husband decided to stick up for me to my mom. Her and my older brother have always made fun of me since a kid, the whole family knows. She always despises me. Her husband says it’s jealousy/envious & I believe it. For example, we recently took a beach trip and she body shamed me and he blamed her for me only wanting to wear a t-shirt and shorts, stating that it’s depressing. He told her he has no kids, but he sees how he treats hers & he feels for that. She of course took it the wrong way. She thinks I told him behind her back when he literally lives with us I don’t have to say a word. She thinks I’m looking for sympathy from him. Like that moment he wanted her to call his phone because he misplaced it & she goes “tell your lover/ step- daughter”. I tried to record how crazy she sounded but she wouldn’t say it again. I had a feeling she would eventually accuse me of having something going on with him. It’s uncomfortable situation. Since I’ve been out of work he’s been more supportive and is in general.

Now she’s still holding the grudge. She’s asking what am I doing there (I sleep on the couch) why don’t I tell my boyfriend to get me a spot? Basically trying to kick me out. My boyfriend lives with his family that I’m not really close to. I have no family near here & the only spot that’s open is my ex in laws they’re very nice to me. Yet, I still have to figure out what would be the best move. I have emergency funds in case. The first step for sure is landing a job. Every place I’ve gone to had a classroom of people applying. So my chances were only fair.

Advice please…