People here call me a doomer poster.
But America is in the worst condition I ever seen
Gas past $6 the gallon
Inflation is still doubling the prices of everything
Many stores I know and I loved are closing like Big Lots
Places I enjoy eating like Fuddruckers no longer exist
Hooters I used to get some fish and chips from time to time. Gone
The America I know no longer exist.
Is over
Just broke up with my girlfriend of 4 years (we lived together) and now im living in my car, it's the first night and im parked in between a waffle house and hotel so hopefully no cops bother me, it's already 1 am and it's been totally quiet, wish me luck
I lurk here a lot. I see people who really do well in this situation and I’m happy for them .. maybe it’s age etc but I’m at the end of my rope. I can’t take anymore. A little background: I was married to a horrible human being for 10 years. I had a secure home and most anything you would need or want. I had to put up with violent abuse, vile verbal abuse and narcissistic behavior. Finally about 7 years ago I left with my son. He was still a minor then. My ex nearly killed me in one of his rages. I had nothing when I left. I had like 20 bucks and my car. My son and I lived in the car for a while back then but eventually got out of it and until now haven’t had to live in the car again. It’s been a constant struggle to survive. I have no support of any kind. It’s been me alone trying to get by. Now I’m 61 and I can’t take this physically or mentally anymore. I think about ending things daily. No one should suffer like this. This is more of a rant and I don’t expect anyone here to do anything but we’re in a heat advisory right now and I’m almost out of gas. We haven’t eaten since yesterday. I’ve considered stealing but I’m too scared. This isn’t living. I hoped that I would have a chance at happiness for what’s left of my life but I don’t think that will happen. I want a job. I’ve applied everywhere. Fast food, groceries, retail, warehouse work, temp work and I get nothing but rejection letters. If that. It’s impossible for us to save money with just one income. Gas prices are high and we spend money on food which adds up. We only eat twice a day and eat as cheap as possible.
I’m not trying to bring anyone down. I know people out there are worse off than me. My heart goes out to them. If I could help I would. I feel so broken from years of trauma and abuse and sometimes it’s too much. This country sucks. I also get to look forward to losing my benefits in November because I’ve not found a job. Thanks to DJT and his heartless Big Ugky Bill.. not to be political but it is what it is.
I can’t move out of state. One thing I do have is excellent health and dental care. That saves me over thousand a month in health expenses. I’m also able to get my teeth fixed. I’m actually having pretty major dental surgery in a couple weeks and I’ll get to recover from that in my car.
My apologies for the negativity and thank you for reading.
This is the third night in the car and I'm so unprepared. I ended up here trying to leave a shitty and dangerous situation at the last minute. I've been trying to lay low but I'm so afraid of the cops knocking on my window 😭
I was afraid to make an account so I could comment and interact for help but the posts I was reading seemed so positive and caring I just needed a safe place to vent. I dont know how long this will be my reality, but I'll do everything I can to survive in the meantime. Thanks for giving me a space to vent and any advice for a scared girl all alone I will greatly take. Thank you all ❤️
I see so many posts of people feeling lost while living the car life. Here's a list of hobbies if you find yourself sitting in your car all day.
Fishing is my favorite. The rod breaks down in half and can easily be stored by your back windshield. Takes up a lot of time and is relaxing. Sometimes ends up feeding you for a couple days.
Get a movie pass. I pay $30 a month for unlimited movies at the theater + discount on food and free $5 a month at the arcade (i love arcades). Its great for the summer to escape the heat.
Volunteer where ever you feel comfortable. Animal shelters, human shelters, food banks, etc. Leads to friendships and future opportunities. Don't be afraid to tell people your situation if they ask where you live, it often leads to people wanting to help.
National parks. They are everywhere and amazing. A lot of them are free and most are cheap to get in. Even if you dont have national parks you can find woods to hike in.
Theres obviously so much more you can do but this is just what I do. Get out there if you feel your just sitting in your car all the time.
what to do w cats while im at work/school?
im 21, turning 22 next month. i live w my very strict traditional religious south asian family. im not allowed to have an opinion or speak my thoughts and have decided to move out. im being verbally abused, constantly criticized, constantly slut shamed (i barely leave the house, i dress very modestly).
im a server and a student completing my prerequisites for nursing school. i have made this decision to escape paying for rent and utilities while im a student.
i have everything i need but i have two precious kitties. i am a minimalist and plan on keeping everything in my trunk during the day to ensure my car stays spacious until its time to sleep.
theyre used to going on drives and i can put their litter box on the ground in the passenger seat. my only issue rn is just leaving them in the car while im at work/at school.
can anyone share their experiences? i havent moved out yet and i absolutely will not leave my cats behind. please share your advice if you have any in the comments below.
After leaving my exes house and sleeping in a car I finally feel motivated, luckily I’m 5’7, 150lbs, 25yo, so I can fit feet to trunk relatively easily with a decent amount of space, have healthy food to eat and cook just as good as if I had a kitchen; that I keep in my 19qt fridge plugged into a power supply, plan on saving a bunch of money, I’ve been surviving my whole life and this seems easy and kinda peaceful/exciting but also a bit boring which I don’t mind too much, plan on keeping everything clean and working out and running like I use to as well which will make me feel indefinitely better. Feel like this is a good thing for me with no limitations to the future… well besides probably trying to find a wife anytime soon 😂 any big success stories or life benefits after living in your car? Also if anyone is in the Hampton roads experiencing the same thing wants to hang out we can (younger folk like myself/good mindset preferred) (idk if that’s weird to ask but I need to socialize and it gets boring out here 😂)
Two weeks ago, I slept in my car for the first time. I used an inflated airbed and window curtains but couldn’t sleep, so I ended up at a friend’s place. I tried again by replacing the air mattress with a mattress top, removing the back seats, and adding plywood. It was comfortable, but I still couldn’t fall asleep until 6:30 am, sleeping until 9 am. Normally, I fall asleep between 11 pm and midnight in a normal bedroom setting, Is this normal, and will I eventually find it easier to sleep in the car?
Edit: thank you all for the encouragement and the hope cause I was ready to rent a room with money I know I don’t have but this brings me hope I just have to stick to it till I can easily sleep
Freshly washed sheets and… tbh probably a completely unnecessary expense but got myself two Jellycats to keep me company. ✨
Started my new job last week and figuring out how my living situation will work around it in terms of brushing my teeth on early shifts etc as don’t want to get caught doing that in the work toilets.
Up and at it early this morning, it’s refreshing getting up on a Sunday morning and being able to drive through town with there’s nobody out.
Decided to get up a little earlier, get my laundry done and then take myself to the gym for a workout and a hot shower, followed by some brunch and a hike
Be safe out there everyone ..
Instead of making my own platform I decided to just buy one, but of course these older model suvs always have weird surfaces, nothing is ever straight, before you say just move it over, I can't because the driver seat is in the way.
Sometimes i dont want to settle just drive into the sunlight !!
This is more of a suburbancarliving hack than urban but went to an apple orchard today and stuffed myself with apples. I know technically you aren't supposed to munch while picking but seems like everyone is.
I bought a pumpkin to gift to my boyfriend's mom to try and make it feel more fair. It was such a nice day and was a nice walk up and down the hills as well and was a little charging area by the picnic tables.
Hello everyone, I am going to be making the transition into living in my car (sedan) for the remainder of the year. I work full time and part time in the evenings, and I have a gym membership, as well as the essentials for car living. (Storage, tints, car window covers, etc)
What I really need is recommendations for safe places to park overnight, especially as a woman. I am in the northern pg/eastern Montgomery county area in MD. Any suggestions are welcome
I cant afford a decent reliable van, but Im wondering if I could buy something that needs work and maybe have it done for an affordable price in Mexico. I have zero experience with this so I dont know if its a bad idea or not.