Mission
To make the shift into independent life more manageable for young people by highlighting some of the overlooked habits, systems, and everyday decisions that quietly shape long term success.
What makes this different?
Most other resources teach people to budget, save, build credit, invest, find housing, and all that other boring stuff. This project focuses on something very different.
It examines the root of why people struggle living on their own, and the small patterns, assumptions, and systems that create the independent environment long before major financial decisions become an issue.
Used by youth-serving organizations
- BCCESS →A student-run nonprofit helping immigrant and first-generation families with post-secondary and career planning.
- Burnaby Neighbourhood House ↗A volunteer-driven community agency in Burnaby with programs for children, families, youth, seniors and newcomers.
- Strive BC ↗A YWCA BC program focusing on life skills and employment workshops for youth aged 16–29 years old who are transitioning or have transitioned out of government care.
What educators have said
“You effectively avoid the trap of lecturing the reader, and instead, through so many beautifully worded lines, you invite the reader to ‘feel’ something from what you are saying and to feel like they are learning these lessons with you.”
“Your writing is clear and concise, and you make many excellent points that I believe will help young people living independently.”
“After reading each post, I found myself with new thoughts, questions, and ideas. That speaks to the quality of your writing and thinking.”