There comes a moment when we must leave the nest. The question “Should I move?” has always been in the back of my mind, but, for a while, living at home and saving my money just made sense. Plus, if I was honest with myself, the thought of moving out of my parents’ place usually filled me with a curious blend of anxiety, sadness, and only a touch of excitement….
…….and rightfully so. Think about it, I will have so many new responsibilities, my bank account will be dropping quickly. I’ll have so many things to organize and find a place for, make meals for myself, do my laundry, I’ll need to clean, save, buy groceries, pay rent and gas. So many things to worry about.
The question isn’t should I move out of my parents’ house, but when — and how to do it gracefully. In the meantime, there’s no reason for me to feel like a failure for sharing a roof with my family, even at age 27, and especially because I help out around the house and work full time. If I was loafing around all day eating my parents’ food and using their cable, then feeling a little guilty or aimless would make sense. But what I’m doing is downright responsible. I tend to think of this time at home as a solid runway for a strong, smooth takeoff when I do leave.
I know millions of people do this moving -out thing. It’s stressful at first, but day by day I will get the hang of it. I will plan ahead and start collecting things I’ll need for my new apartment like furniture, kitchen items, and personal essentials. Moving out of my parents’ house will be major life change, with lots of steps and details to consider, but that first leap will be an exciting one!
...THROUGH MY EYES ✨ 