Adulting: trial, error & the relatable
Learning how to adult, one minor crisis at a time! No one actually told me, that moving out for the first time/or any time would be so difficult. For context, I’m 22, very clearly confused and have no idea what I’m doing in life right now.
I moved out a little over 3 months ago, in November 2025. What’s one thing I didn’t know then, that I know now? Obviously, moving out is expensive. But I didn’t Invision the moving out expenses, then Christmas and then the start to the new year. Yeah, I feel stupid for not thinking that one through, but nonetheless it’s one of the many lessons I shall learn along the way! So, now I’m getting out of that initial stress, lets move onto the next!
Being 22, I feel like this is an awkward stage in my life. Anyone else? I’ve barely become an adult, well it feels like that and I’m struggling to adjust to adulthood. ( I’m trying my best )
Okay, if you asked me 5 years ago, what my thoughts were on moving out. I would tell you 100%, that it would be the most exciting thing to have my own space and call it mine. I can decorate it how I want to, have my own rules and not have to worry about what other people say! ( it is exciting ). But after I did, reality set in for sure! Who would of thought that paying bills would be what feels like an obstacle course throughout the whole month, for it to start over again. It is painful adjusting to this whole bills situation. Especially, in this day and age where everything is increasing in price. But, the minimum wage isn’t lining up with the increases. No matter how much I try to save, most likely it’ll still be going towards the bills coming next. Is it just me or has anyone else been in a similar situation?
Don’t get me wrong, moving out of the family home was emotional for me. Even though I didn’t show it, it played on my mind for a little while afterwards. Was this the right decision?, Did I move out too soon ?, Do I actually know what I’m doing as this is a big step? I almost started second guessing myself, but as an overthinker and excessive worrier, I took a deep breath… a huge weight lifted off my shoulders and from that moment on I knew that this was the best thing I could’ve done for myself. I had never felt that much relief before, since the past 2 years have been life changing for me. That’s another story for another day… to be continued…
If you feel like this: feeling like your stuck, finding it difficult adjusting to a new chapter, money worries, career choices, mental & physical health battles, dealing with everyday life shenanigans or you could be in a really happy place where you are right now. You’re in a safe space and you’re not alone. We’re on this journey together!
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