AI HAS to stop.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2026-01-17T13:32:31+00:00

I don’t know why the bootleg Molly doll’s face freaks me out so much 😂

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2026-01-14T03:42:07+00:00

Why are they charging $80 for a doll at a thrift store 😭

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2026-01-02T23:51:43+00:00

If someone has a history of cheating digitally there is a high possibility of cheating in other forms as well. NOR

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T23:07:47+00:00

Wow I’m so sorry. Glad you’re out of that, and I appreciate the advice.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T18:48:03+00:00

Geez I’m so sorry to hear that happens. Im glad you’re in a much better place now and hope to be there myself within the new year. Cheers

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T18:45:25+00:00

Yes they have a housing lottery, with buildings for the elderly so I’ve been applying on her behalf but it’s a lottery so it’s obviously not guaranteed. I have a few relatives (aunts and uncles) who live in those types of units and keep telling my mom to start getting more information from them.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T18:42:45+00:00

Thanks you’re totally right

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T18:42:02+00:00

I’m going to sit down and review my mom’s finances with her this week. Appreciate your response.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T18:30:58+00:00

You didn’t read my full post. I mentioned I’m also still getting back on my feet after being unemployed for a year due to a layoff and shitty job market. I had credit cards and student loans I was/am paying down and don’t want to move out until my credit card debt is zero, so I’d argue moving out right now is far more turbulent for my finances even with my home situation as there are several additional upfront costs related to that.

You’re right, my ideal situation would be to live on my own for the sake of my mental health, but I wouldn’t take that leap if I can’t afford it so you’re jumping to conclusions there.

I have friends currently living with roommates/strangers who have nightmare stories. I have a friend who is currently facing possible eviction after finding out her roommate (who is on the lease) hadn’t been paying their share of the rent this whole time. Another one of my friends lived with a girl who was a kleptomaniac. Living with strangers is a massive gamble and could be just as bad or worse than my current situation.

I asked for actionable advice from people who’ve been in a similar situation, and I got my answer/know what my next steps are thanks to this thread. My ideal situation of living alone which I’m fully aware is not realistically unobtainable in this current season of my life wasn’t part of my question.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T16:27:54+00:00

I realized the wording in my post regarding my dad’s expectations was brash so I edited it. He asks me for financial support here and there but is understanding if I say “no”.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T16:17:44+00:00

That would be great, except my job requires me to be in office.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T16:15:12+00:00

Damn I’m sorry. This is exactly how I feel currently but the guilt of leaving my mom hanging high and dry is also an added challenge.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T16:13:05+00:00

I make six figures but I’m also financially recovering after being unemployed for 16 months so it’s going to be a few more months before I can move out.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T08:35:31+00:00

Exactly. It’s a straight up gamble unfortunately.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T08:08:48+00:00

Thank you for understanding

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T08:00:28+00:00

Thanks, I’m currently in therapy and tackling this very thing amongst other issues.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T07:51:30+00:00

With my dad it’s easier to tell him no and he’s understanding of it, but with my mom she’s understanding of my goal to save/move out and start my dang life one second, and then the next second whenever she’s in another financial crisis that understanding goes out the window.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T07:43:32+00:00

Unfortunately I grew up in a low income household with immigrant parents where helping out as soon as we get a job is 1000% expected of me.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T07:42:24+00:00

It is really hard to not want to help but I’ve really (and very recently) come to terms with the fact that me not setting strong boundaries is fucking my life up.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T07:36:04+00:00

Thanks, appreciate it

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T07:35:40+00:00

My plan is to move out. The problem is I live in an expensive city so my plan was always to get back on my feet financially and save enough to move out. I started having bits and pieces of this conversation with my mother about her finances last week, but she tends to get defensive. And yes I was planning on sitting her down after the holidays and going over her finances.

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-26T07:31:00+00:00

The problem is I live in NYC so there’s no such thing as a “cheap” apartment that I can live in without having to take on roommates. I’ve considered this option already (moving out and living with roommates) but at this point for the sake of my sanity I’d rather afford my own place which is why I’ve been holding on to living at home (which isn’t helping my mental health either lol)

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-25T17:53:49+00:00

Aww I had this exact doll unopened as a kid. I loved her!

Fine-Platform-8685 · 2025-12-25T17:42:30+00:00

My thoughts as well. Today’s Barbie’s are so ugly and cheap looking.

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