Moving back in with their parents fixed their finances — and shook their sense of adulthood

Natalia Molina moved back to her parents' home in Florida at 28 after experiencing burnout.

Natalia Molina

• Adults moving in with parents for financial relief can face unanticipated identity crises.
• Multigenerational living reshapes their views on independence and adulthood.
• Unexpected benefits include deeper family ties, despite initial reluctance.

For many adults, moving in with parents or in-laws was supposed to solve a practical problem. The finances would stabilize.