I don't know if your university does this but many American universities hire students to work in the libraries or student centers for 8 or so hours a week.

That's a good idea. I'd have to check for it. Gotta check the local businesses, too: there's a translation agency right opposite the university - would be good if they hire students.

You're right: I better take it slow, or, at least, not all at once. Gotta keep that in mind.

As for parents - I think you're right. I used to demonize them, make them into something of pure evil who just won't listen, who are stubborn in their point of view when they could have just listened to me (since I know I'm right - of course I am!)... A few people already have put my mind to the right place regarding this. Indeed, my parents are human beings as I am, even if some of those people lack empathy and have no idea that emotional abuse is bad, - and that's how I should treat them. This is going to take time to settle in my head, but it's a good idea. Thanks for reminding me of it once again, so I can put the thoughts properly.