How old were you?

[Particle Man]

'til I graduated college (23) - moved back in for a year after my father died about 4 months later then moved out again after that.

[the chi]

Originally Posted by jtemple

I was 19, living at home, paying for my own car, buying my own food, and paying rent. My mom said to me "I'm tired of supporting you, I want you in college or in the service by Fall". I joined the Navy.

That sounds wildly like my situation at 17 except for the military and get out part. My parents were crabby I preferred to work instead of spend quality family time so they made me start paying rent and bills in addition to my car, insurance, cell phone, etc. Getting married and moving out on my own was no different to me really than living at home.

[Riceaholic]

I was almost 16. Ugly family life back then...

[was92v]

Well I had a pretty good home life. I can't really remember for sure (it was a long time ago) but I think I was 19 or 20.

[racedoll]

Live with Mom until after HS graduation, then moved to Dad's. I was there until I was 21, moved in with my b/f. By 22, I was back to Dad's. But this point he re-married and psyco step mom had a fit, threatened divorce, etc. So he helped me with an apt for the next year or so until I got on my feel.
Now I live in a house, but the rent goes to my Mom since she owns it but doesn't live her.

So really, I kind of still live at home since Mom is my landlord and really doesn't require much in the way of rent money.

I would have lived with Dad for much longer had it not been for my wicked step mother.

[Amorok]

Traveled away on jobs so moved in and out from 16 or so on, then joined at 18 and haven't lived anywhere near home since.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by The Chi

That sounds wildly like my situation at 17 except for the military and get out part. My parents were crabby I preferred to work instead of spend quality family time so they made me start paying rent and bills in addition to my car, insurance, cell phone, etc. Getting married and moving out on my own was no different to me really than living at home.

It sounds like neither one of us had that great of a childhood. My wife was floored when I told her I had to pay rent to live at home. Her parents wouldn't dream of it.

[Antwanny]

yea so i still live at home.......

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Riceaholic

I was almost 16. Ugly family life back then...

Me too. My Dad died when I was 15 and I shot my step mom's boyfriend 3 months later so it was time to go...true story.

[Antwanny]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Me too. My Dad died when I was 15 and I shot my step mom's boyfriend 3 months later so it was time to go...true story.

note to self
shoot tigger before he shoots you.