Recently, my boyfriend of 5 years and I have been looking into
getting an apartment for ourselves. This will be my first
time away from home. I don't work, but receive SSI ('bout
$400 a month). The apartment complex we're looking at is
about 1/8 of a mile from my house (I could walk if I had to).
Its a pretty cozy one-bedroom, perfect for just the two of
us.<br>
<br>
Rick doesn't make a whole lot of money, but together we'll have
enough to cover the major things with just a bit left over, and my
parents are willing to help (they actually orchestrated this whole
thing). I'm not changing my address, for the sake of not
wanting to complicate the whole SSI deal. I know something
changes when I turn 21, but I'm not exactly sure what that
is...<br>
<br>
At any rate, not a whole lot is going to change. If I need to
do IV's, I'd probably come back home for the duration (because
that's where all my meds will be sent, etc.). Rick is going
to be working full time and going to school in the evenings.<br>
<br>
Alright, now that you're up to speed as to the arrangements, my
question to everyone is do you have any tips or such on moving out
on your own? Is there anything I need to know/do to make
things easier? Anything I should prepare for? I figured
that you guys might know something that I don't, so I thought it
wouldn't hurt to ask.<br>
<br>
Thanks for any input!
getting an apartment for ourselves. This will be my first
time away from home. I don't work, but receive SSI ('bout
$400 a month). The apartment complex we're looking at is
about 1/8 of a mile from my house (I could walk if I had to).
Its a pretty cozy one-bedroom, perfect for just the two of
us.<br>
<br>
Rick doesn't make a whole lot of money, but together we'll have
enough to cover the major things with just a bit left over, and my
parents are willing to help (they actually orchestrated this whole
thing). I'm not changing my address, for the sake of not
wanting to complicate the whole SSI deal. I know something
changes when I turn 21, but I'm not exactly sure what that
is...<br>
<br>
At any rate, not a whole lot is going to change. If I need to
do IV's, I'd probably come back home for the duration (because
that's where all my meds will be sent, etc.). Rick is going
to be working full time and going to school in the evenings.<br>
<br>
Alright, now that you're up to speed as to the arrangements, my
question to everyone is do you have any tips or such on moving out
on your own? Is there anything I need to know/do to make
things easier? Anything I should prepare for? I figured
that you guys might know something that I don't, so I thought it
wouldn't hurt to ask.<br>
<br>
Thanks for any input!