I'm sure that so many can relate to these feelings @calaber24p! Two things occur to me, the first is that I'm so glad that you had such a positive childhood, that is really a blessing. Maybe it could be worthwhile writing some of your memories down as a part of @ericvancewalton's memory project (?), I know I would enjoy reading them!
The second is that my experience was/is so different. I have always been so relieved to be older and literally never want to go back even a year or 2. And as a kid I was just living for the day when I could leave home and be my own person out in the world, I really couldn't wait and can remember dreaming about my independence. Even though I do have some good memories from childhood amidst the hard stuff, mostly I was just biding my time anxious to be on my own and responsible for myself. I somehow knew that my life wouldn't really begin until then!
I find it really amazing how different experiences can be and really enjoy learning about such an opposite perspective.
Hey nature! Ill check out erics memory project. I cant say that all my childhood was good, in fact there were some very bad times, but I still think it was overall a very happy time. I think part of me wants to get out on my own but is unsure I will be able to cut it. Im actually looking into buying investment real estate for the purpose of having a passive income so I will be able to at least pay the bills no matter what. Maybe when I get to that point I will think about moving out. I bought a new house with my mom because she didnt have the money and wanted to get out of apartment living, so I think ill stay here for a year or so, but I still need to move on.
I understand and yes getting out on one's own is makes all the difference and if you can make it work with investment real estate that's ideal!