Moving back in with parents at 34 after living independently in NYC for over a decade brought feelings of shame and frustration. Although free from rent, the transition from Brooklyn to Ann Arbor created emotional challenges and a sense of regression. Job hunting proved to be stressful, compounded by feelings of dependency. While living at home alleviated some financial burdens due to previous struggles in finding freelance or full-time work, it introduced a new set of complexities in adjusting to life in a small town again.
At the age of 34, moving back in with my parents stirred feelings of shame, embarrassment, and frustration, challenging my sense of independence after years of self-sufficiency.
Despite not having to pay rent and alleviating some financial stress, the transition back to living in Ann Arbor introduced feelings of regression and dependency.
The move was prompted by my struggle to find freelance work or a full-time job, leading me to prioritize financial stability over the independence I once had.
Adjusting to life in the Midwest brought unexpected challenges while job hunting, as I navigated a market that was already stressful on its own.
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