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[quote=Anonymous]I hear you. Mine are the same, except my father realizes our generation doesn't have a chance like theirs did. I've tried over three years to buy a house, and every single time one of the big developers buys it out from under me with cash. They use their algorithms to prey on "contingent" or "pending" sales, and then buy it up and rent it out at nearly twice the price of the mortgage. I showed my father, and he was distraught. I showed my mother and she began to tell me how hard they had it. How hard? Graduate school cost them $85/ credit hour and they were making $5,000  from her salary alone monthly back in the 90's. They've also spent a lot on a new build, vehicles, etc. then complained about copays for medications going up, or worrying about their fixed income when they both decided to retire early. Now, I'm struggling through Grad School, even with scholarships, while working full time and supporting my kiddos (a good co-parenting situation, but we're both struggling through as rental rates and mortgage insurance have increased along with everything else). It's difficult to listen to them, and to turn them down when I cannot help them when working full time and I have my grad program that I'm not willing to sacrifice. Also I took care of them when they went through depression and anxiety. I was 12 and it lasted until I left (got married young to get out) at 18. Every time I've checked in with them, I end up taking care of them. I cannot do it anymore and push my wellbeing to the back burner. I hope you also find a way to establish boundaries and walk away.[/quote]

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