A friend answered the question "What
experience or moment made you feel like you were finally a grown
up?" so....
I would like this answer to be more profound or quirky, but not
having to rely on a monthly allowance from my parents felt like I was finally a
"real" grown up. I know equating financial independence with growing
up is a bit of a tired narrative, but I didn't see it as a "final step of
liberation" from them. Rather, previously I saw money (or lack thereof) as
a trigger for my anxiety, making this a topic I never wanted to talk or learn
about.
Finally having some of my own money
coincided with so many other "grown up" developments such as paying
rent and bills and student loans, getting my first job, etc. And yet, just
being in change of my own money, organizing my budget, saving up and learning
about financial intelligence has made me feel more grown up and in-charge of my
life.
* This post is part of my "Growing Up & Growing Old" project.
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