Courtesy of Caitlin J.
- Caitlin J., a 42-year-old TV producer, lives in a one-bedroom bomb shelter in Southern California.
- She's living in the underground bunker to save up enough money to buy a condo by next year.
- She said that living in the bunker has challenges, but they're worth it to save $2,000 a month.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Caitlin J., 42, about her experience living in a Southern California bomb shelter. She has requested to have her last name and exact location omitted for privacy reasons, but her identity has been verified by Business Insider. The following has been edited for length and clarity.