I am not able to either anymore. I pay rent to my parents that includes so much more that just having a room to live in. It’s a lot of things my parents still help me out with. I don’t have the money to go live on my own as the housing (apartments) are way too expensive. Not enough money to the. Buy food, pay for utilities, pay for a car payment, gas for the car, insurance for the car, pay on my credit cards. And everything else one needs to do to adult. I too am ashamed they I couldn’t do it. I am also ashamed that I have education but mentally and physically I have to work part time at a minimum wage job because of my health. I hate saying I work in retail sales. It’s like why did I go to school.

I feel the same way. I feel like such a burden too. I don't even know what to do. I have nobody to talk to either. No one understands 😥

I make $30/hr and still struggle because I can only handle working part time. I went to school as well but I've never once done what I was educated for. I'm now a certified pharmacy technician and even though I can work anywhere in the country with this certification I can't afford to leave the job I have and start back down at the bottom. I live 45 miles away from where I work because I can't afford to move closer. It sucks.

I am sorry you’re in this situation; it’s tough. I know it can be challenging, but please extend yourself some compassion and grace. There are many factors that contribute to this kind of situation, and many of them tend to be out of our control. The truth is our current society is not set up to be supportive, and it’s become increasingly difficult just to cover our basic necessities in the last few decades. Housing is currently unaffordable and unavailable (inventory is being hoarded), and while prices keep rising, salaries haven’t been rising to match the inflation. Very few people are able to afford a home of their own nowadays, and most landlords take advantage by charging exorbitant prices for rent, and not taking care of the property on top of that. It’s also important to remember that we all need help at different points in life - and for different reasons - and the support systems that should be in place for us aren’t there. Human beings are a social species: we survive through society, which means we all need each other and are interdependent with one another. I am currently also living in someone else’s house because it’s the only rent I can afford. I would much prefer to be able to have a home of my own (and not being able to have this does make my recovery more difficult), but I am currently prioritizing my health and recovery from trauma, so I can actually build the life I want and thrive. It’s OK to take our time to heal and rest. Rest is vital and a birthright, and we all have our own rhythms and timing. I hope this helps. Please reach out if you feel like talking. Sending Love. 💖

Don't feel ashamed. I can't keep myself alive by myself. I may have the physical capability but mentally I can't do it. We aren't suppose to be this independent. It is just capitalist propaganda. We are social beings