I'm considering buying a house, but the prices are outrageous

I've got a better chance of winning the lottery than getting a mortgage with a payment that doesn't require a second job... or a second lottery win

My therapist told me to embrace mindfulness and live in the present.

So I immediately started doomscrolling to escape it.

My boomer neighbor asked why I don't just 'work harder' to afford a house.

I told him I'm currently working three jobs, and I just learned to braid my bootstraps.

My boomer parents told me to 'just invest in a diversified portfolio.'

I told them my diversified portfolio is currently four different streaming subscriptions and a crippling student loan.