As a former home-owner, I will tell you that owning a home isn't all it's cracked up to be. I'm actually much happier living in a Condo with my partner. Sure, the rent can always be increased, but keep in mind with a mortgage, some funny stuff can happen too. I don't have to worry about things breaking and doing weekly yard work. I have replaced a roof. *I* had to do it, because it costs a lot of money to hire professionals to do it. It's hard work and hot, and I'm not exactly a fan of heights either. I had to get lots of help to get it done correctly.
I do agree that you need your own space. When I started back in 1999, rent was decently inexpensive. I was making $15 an hour, full time. That translated to $30,000 a year. My rent was $550 a month, for a full one bedroom, one bathroom, carpeted, in a nice neighborhood with a dedicated parking lot/space. Granted, this was also just south of Cincinnati, in Kentucky. Today, I rent a one bedroom, one bathroom, carpeted condo with my partner, in a nice neighborhood, dedicated parking spot (even though I don't have a car or drive) just outside of Boston for $1650 a month. I make $17.30 an hour today, and that translates to about $34,000 a year. It's now 2026.
My point is that it's very difficult for anybody to live on their own today. In fact, dare I say, it's impossible unless you have a REALLY good job, and looking at the economy (at least here in the USA, it's utter crap. Despite what the Official tell us, we ARE in a Recession. I've lived through more than a couple to see the patterns. That means that businesses aren't hiring, despite all the "Now Hiring" BS out there, and we've been in this pattern for a good four years now.
What I would do if I were you, is first, you need to focus on your own stability. Whatever that means to you. Does it mean a good job? Does it mean forming a close bond, or finding good friends, the kind that don't stab you in the back or talk trash behind you? People you know you can count on in an emergency. In either case, you have to focus on your financial stability. Also, write down what you want your life to look like in five years. Have goals. Achievable goals. That'll help get you out of the situation you're in right now. At least, it help me become less dependent upon others.
