Moving out of my parents house has been “the best of times and the worst of times, as they say.” I’m not some socially dysfunctional basement dwelling moocher but I was comfortable at home. I know my mother is not eager to see me leave the nest, and my stepfather has never put any pressure on me. I think he’s indulging my mother, like he always does, but I don’t think he really minds, either.We are a happy stepfamily, and always have been, but my friends are starting to give me a mostly good natured ribbing about it. Most of them have moved out. I’m also discovering my sexuality, and it’s awkward not having a place that you can invite guys over to. I have a decent job now so I’ve realized the time has come. I’ve had to put up with too many sad tales of my friend’s roommate melodramas, though, and I don’t want to deal with it. I need a place of my own. The thing is, my decent job is not a great job, and I’m having trouble finding a place that I can afford.My stepdad …More
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Date: August 30, 2025