Dear Quin,
It is not that hard to live like a hermit. I didn't go outside that often. Every weekdays, I only do the laundry after school in a small river that is near the cave. I also do my bath there and it is so refreshing.
About my foods, I am making sure that I have stocks of canned goods, breads and bottled water. I also bought candles and flashlights that I use every night when I am doing my homeworks.
So far so good living alone. I love the freedom and I feel safe.
No beatings and no Finn.
Ms.Nerdy