Averee Nelson smiling at camera in front of manhattan skyline
The writer relies on her parents for financial support.
  • I have five freelance jobs and still rely on my family for some financial support.
  • I've had to compromise on what financial goals I'll actually be able to achieve in this economy.
  • My family and I know I'll be financially independent one day, and I'm grateful for their help.

Over the past month, I've been dealing with moving apartments in New York City — which is a chaotic endeavor, to say the least. I knew that even switching my address for my WiFi would take multiple calls. But I was shocked when I was met with judgment for still being on my dad's phone plan.