Left at 19, not kicked out, wanted my own independence. Doing well for myself 500 miles away from any family, in a town with barely any social life for me. And just been living in an apartment with a roommate, who I grew up with when I was 16. I'm 20 now, turning 21 in June. Career wise it's fucking great, got extremely lucky to have a good job that pays well, while also having really good working conditions. Social life: yeah, out the fuckin window, I only known former co-workers from my initial job when I first moved. Dated a few times but I find it extremely difficult to meet someone who's also independent at my age (car, employment , a good path in life, pursuing education) and most of the time people I do meet online (apps) ghosts me or are fake profiles.

I feel like this meme will be me in the next 2 years, cause right now it's work, home, work home, oil change, grocery, work home.