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    Long story short, I am a young adult and I want to move out of a toxic household immediately. But I feel that my life experience is lacking and I am naive. I do not know a single thing about adulting, particularly to do with legal and law matters.

    Examples like how to open a bank account, the path to financial literacy/independence, how to be savvy and talk my way out of situations with people, how to negotiate, how to spot scams and hidden motives, etc etc. Just how to survive on my own in the world.

    What nonfiction books can I read that can help me improve in this aspect? Essentially, books of quality advice for life skills, with information/strategies that I can apply practically. I really want to be financially independent and move away from this toxic family for good. Any recommendation is appreciated!

    by Salty-Engine-334

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    1. brusselsproutsfiend on

      Life Skills 101 by Ivi Green

      Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawab

      Coping Skills by Faith G. Harper

      The Little Book of Life Skills by Erin Zammett Ruddy

      Your Turn by Julie Lythcott-Haims

      Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Julie Smith

      Securely Attached by Eli Harwood

      The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay

      Open When by Julie Smith

      You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham

      Fight Right by Julie Schwartz Gottman

      A Quick and Easy Guide to Consent by Isabella Rotman

      Etiquettes and Manners Plain and Simple by Jackie F. Whitehead

      Modern Etiquette for Dummies by Sue Fox

      Relationship Skills 101 for Teens by Sheri Van Dijk

      Adulting by Kelly Williams Brown

      Emotional Intelligence and Resilience for Teens by Eileen Williams

      On Repentance & Repair by Danya Ruttenberg

      The War for Kindness by Jamil Zaki

      What Can I Say by Catherine Newman

      Good Housekeeping Home Skills

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