It is hard, but it’s also how you grow. Things will go wrong! There will be setbacks. But you won’t end up happy if you don’t keep pushing.

Buying a house takes longer than you think. Focus on your new job and let the house thing take as long as it takes.

Proud of you for facing tough things and reaching out for help when needed. Everything you’re feeling makes sense. You can do this, you’ve already done so much.

Hey, you’re starting out in that journey at one of the worst times for big moves that we’ve seen longer than I’ve been alive.

The fact that you’ve gotten squared away enough to even try is no joke. All those barriers you’re facing, your grandparents most likely didn’t. My generation, we got hit with it, but still not as bad as what your generation is facing.

It won’t be easy, building your life, setting up a home, especially if you’re having to move as well. But you’re doing it, you’re taking those big steps, and any parent would be proud of that. And, any parent would also know that if that struggle is more than what your current access to resources can handle, it sure as hell isn’t on you.

So, don’t let the stress of it weigh you down too much. I know that the stress is going to be a burden, but you’re doing fine. You’re gonna be fine, because you’re putting in the effort. That’s all anyone can be expected to do.

Good work champ. We have those struggles and I’m proud of you for reaching this level of autonomy in the current economy. It’s scary but it’ll work out.

You can’t fuck it so much that you can’t recover. You’ll be fine.

And, you can always slow down. You’re taking on a lot at one time. When moving to a new area it’s worth it to rent for a while. Get to know the neighborhoods. Explore the area, meet people. Make sure the job is stable before you invest.

You got this.

Don’t lose sight of your goal and you’ll get where you’re going.

Make a plan - make several - and work it. You’ve got this.