I’m really considering living in my car—is it really that bad?

[Shegoemoo]

Hello I’m 25(f) and I currently live with family & pay $500 in rent to my mom. My mom had a really rough life and believe nothing is handed to anyone which is super valid. The thing is, we fight a lot and she’s always coming at me about cleaning dishes even if I don’t use them because I “ need to contribute to the house hold” but I thought my rent was contributing? A bit about me, I’m full time in school and have 2 years left at university. I work part time too which is of course how I pay rent. So basically for years my mom has called me a “b**ch”, “cunt”, “dumb” , or even “she can’t trust me”. Yesterday we had a big argument where she said I’m the source of her unhappiness. She knows I have no where to go because rent is so high everywhere but I’m highly considering living in my car. ( I road-trip every year where I spend 3 weeks in my car so I know how it works). I just don’t see a point in paying $500 to have a room where half the plugs don’t work just to be called names. Any advice? I’m really considering living in my car

[lightbulb27]

I hear of people living in their car, a guy in my area is over 60 living in his car. he doesn't like it, hurting his back, but can't find a place he can afford. never tried it. sounds uncomfortable.

I applaud you for taking initiative and responsibility.

Your mom is right about dishes, but that is a communications issue. You've taken on a lot with school and work, but I used to do the same and I still did the dishes and shopping, and laundry. The emotional drain is another matter, that needs resolved else will tear you down and impact everything.

Kinda cold in a car at times, seat isn't flat, noisy... where can you park without hassle and noise? but if you save $500 month that can buy you a place eventually. This really is a time you need good family, security, friends in life.

don't you dare have a kid right now... no males until you get this stuff fixed and get stable. once out of college, you have job, with $, you have options.

[ImalwaysrightOK]

You can't live in a car, but you really should look into a roommate at your uni, a group of 2 or 3 other girls to share a place with. Your 500, plus 500 from each of them can get you a place.

[Oatmeal2]

This is way fancier than what you need, so I'd find one for $300 per month.

[ChillaxingLove]

You should YouTube living in van. There is a lot of people especially in California that live in their vehicles. Maybe they can give advice

[TheSpaceGnome]

You're mom is an ass, if you pay 500 in rent already and can still afford a car, just rent out an apartment.

[Anonymous]

do you have any other relatives or friends you could live with? have you tried looking on zillow for an apartment have you tried asking around for a roommate?