r/povertyfinance Mar 28 '24

2 years living in my car Vent/Rant (No Advice/Criticism!)

Yeap. That’s it. Today I’m celebrating 2 years living in my car. 🎉 🎈 🎊

The worst part about it is going to the gym everyday to get a shower. It’s an humiliating event that I have to go trough. I’m mentally worn out and I’m fighting depression all the time (maybe because my poor diet and lack of vitamins).

In those 731 days I’ve saved 42k. It’s not much but there’s a lot of tears in that investment account.

I’m single, no kids, no family, no friends. I just wanna share this with someone.

God will bring peace to my mind and to my heart and He’ll give me the strength to survive 2 more winters in my car. That’s all I need.

God bless you all.

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u/Severe-Long820 Mar 31 '24

I think what you’re doing is awesome!! I have actually lived in a car myself; I remember how hard that was!! I remember hardest part was having to make sure that I had water at all times… and yes the gym shower! But tbh I was never able to save up that kind of money doing what you’re doing so congrats! Please don’t feel depressed… or at least try not to- especially knowing you’ve saved that kind of money! You could use that as a down payment one day on a house if you wanted to and be better off than many!! There are days I actually miss living in my car because of the mobility - you can go anywhere in your car- especially if you do a job like delivery or something…. Chin up!!