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Started by Elsa.G, March 11, 2012, 09:32:15 AM

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Elsa.G

For the past year, i have been living with a room mate in a 2 bedroom apartment. Well 3 months ago i lost my job and im getting unempolyment but it is barely enough to cover most of the bills. Lately thought i have been behind on some of my bill's and i am feeling very overwhelmed. My room mate also does not have a job and is currently also receiving unemployment and we are both barely getting by. Apart from that, i have no car anymore because of my financial problems, i have been depending on public transportation and my parents, and of course i walk wherever i can. Well I talked to my mother a few days ago and she offered to let me move back in with her, at least until i can get back on track. The thing is that my room mate is from out of state, she came all the way from California to Tennessee to make a new life, or at least to try. She literally doesn't know anyone here but me. I have reached the point where i want to move back in with my mom because im in danger of losing my place and neither of us can do much at this point financially. Job hunting has been terrible, for her as well. The most she has been able to get is temporary jobs that last a maximum of a month. I want to move out but i feel bad, if i decide to move back in with my mom my room mate will most likely have to move back to California with her parent's as well.  She has told me that she does not want to leave Tennessee and want's to continue to live here with me. Unfortunately i can no longer keep this place, i am almost out of money because i've had to use some of my savings to pay bills and groceries after the loss of a job. I feel so bad because i don't want to lose my apartment and my independent life but at this point i dont have much of a choice. Im hurt to tell her that she must go back home, am i being unfair by this or do you think it's fair?
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Rabbit

Sounds like you are both in the same sittuation... and there really isn't much other option than to go back home for a bit.

It happens, you shouldn't feel guilty.
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Shantel

I'm with Rabbit on this! It's a very unfortunate situation for you both but you certainly aren't alone because there are thousands and thousands of people experiencing your story in their own lives right now. It's a good thing that you both have parents who are willing to take you back in. There are a lot of baby boomers with adult kids back at home again. Be grateful that your parents love you honey, kiss your girlfriend goodbye for the time being and vow to stay in touch because things will turn around eventually. Good luck!
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