Graduation Reality Check

I graduated, but the high wore off fast. No offers yet. I got a

job just to stay busy and build a cushion. But it feels like graduation flipped

a switch at home. My parents stopped helping overnight and started keeping score.

Now they want rent even though I’m living at home. They expect me

to hand over a chunk of my paycheck. Their line is that they raised

me, so I owe them. I feel angry and stuck.

I’m trying to save to move out. But my cash keeps getting pulled

away every single month. I’m using those tiktok promos just to lower the