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  • Speaking as a former notary, who could not and cannot offer legal advice…

    You generally take down the details of the ID presented at the time of attestation. Records can be found as they are public. Notaries can’t notarise a document other than an official one.

    Notarisation is basically “this person said that they are who they are and I looked at their documents and reasonably believed that was true”.

    You likely aren’t in this scenario. There isn’t really something that you can bring to a notary that says “I am over 18” but wish to remain otherwise anonymous.














  • I grew up in a very similar house. This is indeed uncommon.

    My advice:

    • you’re doing great by going to therapy
    • get out of the house at all costs as soon as possible (today if possible)
    • wherever you end up, you will have a rough go, but you will find work and a way to support yourself. You’re a good person, and people want to work with good people
    • in your new city, join a volunteer group. This will help you to understand that there are good people out there, that you can make a positive difference in the lives of people with similar experiences, and that there’s good in the world. Social connectedness is very strongly correlated with happiness
    • people can begin to resemble their abusers but sometimes they become saints. You’re on the right trajectory, keep up the good work

    I’m a programmer. Happy to take a DM from you anytime. Also if you go to SF, I can give you more info.