I'll admit it

I'm a pathetic millennial who still lives with mom at the age of 21yrs. But I'm done with this playing it safe shit. It doesn't get me anywhere. I don't grow in an environment like that. Both of my parents keep following me when i leave the house. I had my own apartment for 2 months before my mom manipulated me once again into playing it safe. Sure i didn't have money for anything besides rent, bills, and food but I had a sense of pride knowing I had my own place. On top of all this I felt a certain hunger growing in me when i was living like this. I can't quite explain it but it disappeared when my mom moved in to "help me". I felt like something new was gonna happen. A new me was emerging and then I fell back into this safe life BS. There's nothing rewarding or exciting about taking it easy. I don't grow like this. I'm sorry mom but I'm packing my stuff and leaving next month. I know what proceeds after posting something like this so yeah i know....i deserve the ridicule. I'm a gutless millennial.

But I know something good will come from moving out. It's similar to a bird leaving the nest. It will grow stronger if it is to survive.

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SW-User

You're doing good.As long as you have the motivation then you should be okay.
My brother is around your age and lives at home...but he doesn't make any effort to do anything.Just wants to stay at home.

HankHill · 70-79, M

@SW-User thanks. I try to be honest with myself. I pay the electric bill and the internet bill, clean, buy groceries, etc. But my mom doesn't even need my help. She's the one paying for the rent. But it's just an endless cycle. Plus I won't even talk to women nowadays because it's kinda embarrassing telling them I live with mommy. I've made it a point not to flirt with anyone until i get my own place.

SW-User

@HankHill I get how it is, I'm basically an adult and all my friends are moving out of their homes or going to college before me...and I'm just here at home still.I have some things to take care of before I go.But if you have a chance to leave then I would take it.