I moved back in with my parents at 31. These are the 3 things I wasn't prepared for.
A 31-year-old woman shares her experience of moving back in with her parents after living abroad, highlighting the unexpected benefits of familial support during health crises. The piece reflects on the shift from hyper-independence to intergenerational living.
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It highlights a growing trend of 'boomerang' adults returning home due to economic burnout and the changing nature of modern independence.
The author spent several years abroad, but has now moved home, into her childhood bedroom. Courtesy of Billie Schwab Dunn. After living in London for seven years, I recently returned home to Sydney. I made the decision as my work contract was ending, and my lease was up for renewal. At the age of 31, I moved straight back into my childhood home with my parents. After seven years spent building a life in London , I packed up my belongings, boarded a one-way flight to Australia, and moved straight back into my childhood bedroom. The decision didn't come easy, but it happened quicker than I ever thought it would. My work contract was finishing , my lease was up for renewal, and I was feeling incredibly burned out.
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