Originally posted by shais_mom
I chose to go to the local community college about 20 min from home so I just stayed at home. I had it gooooooooooood!!! No rent no car payment no college payment!!! I was/am very very very very lucky. And I have wonderfully awesome parents. I had no reason TO leave!
That's exactly what I did!

(I had to pay insurance though but the car I drove was handed down to me ~ it was the old family car)

I also had to pay the phone bill for any long distance calls. No biggie.

I was in no hurry to move out when I graduated from HS. I lived at home till I was about 24. Then I made a STUPID mistake. I let my boyfriend at the time (who lived in the dorms) convince me to get an apartment with him. Before the 1st year was up we broke up and he kicked me out.

He then told me that if I truely wanted to keep the breakup peaceful and try to be friends, that I'd help him pay the rent since he couldn't afford it on his own. I should of told him to Pi$$ off, but like a stupid sucker, I helped him pay.

I was living at home during this time and mom and dad were very supportive. I got to live at home rent free (I had Kia too and they weren't too sure about her at first) until I got myself back on my feet.

It took awhile but I finally found a place that took dogs Kias size and I've been living there for a year and 5 months.

I was really scared about living on my own, but now, it's a piece of cake! (a nice job does help)