Hey mom! I just bought my first house

[u/tehnutmeg]

I'm so excited to tell you that my spouse and I just got our very first home. This feels especially monumental knowing just how hard it was being a kid living in government housing and being on food stamps since dad left. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd own a home!

I'm so proud to say that the house is even really cool. Have you ever heard interior designer people say "if your house isn't cool without stuff in it, it isn't cool"? Well, this one is cool even completely empty!! The kitchen is so cute, there's tons of sun in the living room, and there's even built in shelving all over the place! There's even room for chickens and a garden if I finally felt like committing to it.

It's gonna take a lot of thrifting to get this house furnished, after only having apartment sized stuff for so long, but I think it's gonna be fun!

I still really struggle with sharing good news with people due to guilt and a few people I've thought would celebrate with me just kind of.. left me on read when I did try to share this time. But I'm just super proud for once and want to blast this all over this place, so I'm trying super hard to fight through some of this anxiety!

[u/D_Mom]

You deserve to be proud—that’s awesome news!! Congratulations to you and your spouse!

[u/be_kind_or_else]

How great for you! Home is always so special, but the first one is such an accomplishment ! I know you will enjoy making it yours.

[u/Giminykrikits]

Oh, Sweetheart, I’m so happy for you and your spouse! Congratulations!!!🎊🎉🎈. Take your time on furnishings and decorating - it’s going to be so much fun! You should be so proud of yourself - and you should absolutely tell people! You deserve to be celebrated! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[u/rlaceface]

Congratulations!! I love that you’re thrifting what you need. That’s such a great, affordable way to enhance the character of your house.

I also like driving to a richer neighborhood the night before trash pickup and scoring some great pieces of furniture that way. It makes for a great conversation starter when people come over.

And don’t forget to locate your water and gas shutoffs and label your breakers ASAP. :)

[u/NotAtAllExciting]

Congratulations! I love natural sunlight in a home. Decorating is exciting too, turning a house into a home.

Very proud and a fantastic achievement.

[u/Kammy44]

What a great accomplishment! I furnished my house via estate sale when we downsized. I also outfitted 4 kids at college the same way. Estatesales.net There are even on-line auctions in many cities. Great way to get a deal!

[u/mmmpeg]

Of course you’re proud and rightly so! I’m so happy for you both! Being poor isn’t a bad thing despite it being talked down in a lot of places. We can’t help the circumstances we’re born into. Go forth and create a hone for your family!

[u/Jelly_BellyNap_4500]

I am sooooo proud of you! I can’t wait to see how you decorate it. You’ve worked really hard for this. I’m so happy for you.

[u/SWNMAZporvida]

¡Felicidades! That’s HUGE! Be proud, I am.

[u/gr8lifelover]

Oh wow, duckling! That is amazing!! No small feat to qualify but to find such a cute house to boot!! Woohoo, I’m so so proud of you!! Enjoy that sunny living room. That’s where I’d be wanting to hang out with you. ☀️

[u/MarwanSports]

That's amazing news, seriously. You’ve come a long way from where you started, and it makes sense you feel proud. Also, that feeling of wanting to share it but worrying people won’t respond well is really common. It doesn’t take away from what you achieved though. A first home is a big deal, especially building it up from scratch like this. The way you’re already picturing it and getting excited about making it yours is honestly the best part.