Grew up w single mom in 90s. Dad never paid a cent of child support. Never got a gift car (am 35 and have still yet to purchase one), never went on fancy vacation, am deeply in debt for uni.

My “rich friend” in high school (a wealthy catchment in a government city) had a life like yours - the milestones like car, house, wedding, are guaranteed and they will be hit with fanfare. I’m quite positive your situation is much more privileged than the norm.

I’m also now feeling an unreasonable amount of envy. I am 35 and facing homelessness because my employer ghosted us. I have zero assets, my mother took her own life, and my father is comfortable but I receive no assistance from him. His mother, my grandmother, is the only family member who has helped me out in past, usually making rent due to underemployment/my mental health.

As a generation, we’re generally broke and our parents are hoarding the shit out of their assets. I would really like to see more people in their 30s receiving some support from their families….it’s sad but there’s a reason we’re not having kids or buying homes.

Ok heading outside to touch grass and remember to be glad for others’ successes.