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Moving out as a young adult – it’s not personal
As much as I love my parents, dwelling in your familial home as an adult is difficult. A place of your own can be integral to self-care and growth.
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Moving out and acquiring a place of your own does more than just define the boundaries of personal space, says the writer.
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Faye Ng Yu Ci
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I return home after a long day of work at the hospital. “Dinner’s ready,” mum says as she breezes by into the kitchen. Dad sits in a corner watching animal videos on YouTube at full volume.
I go into my room and change out of my scrubs. As per mum’s instructions, these go into a separate pile for de-germing with Dettol before joining the rest of the family’s laundry.
