After 6 weeks post separation, I am still sad but am coming to terms with the relationship ending. I do take my share of the responsibility and am hoping to work to heal and move on. The grief, sadness, etc is all shitty, but it is bearable and I will be ok.

What is almost unbearable is losing the house. We have to sell likely, and I have already moved out. I loved that house so much and it makes me so emotional to lose it.

The big issue is also that I just can’t afford anything like it on my own. It was a single family home in a nice neighborhood. It was quiet and lovely and brought me a ton of peace.

Unfortunately, living in Canada , in a higher cost of living city, I don’t have many options. I’m looking to rent, but rentals are limited and anything decent (1 bedroom apartment) is about $2000/month. The demand is so high that’s it’s hard to even get places like this.

Anyone else dealing with this? It’s such a kick to the ego to go back to renting, and it’s going to be tough to find a place I’ll enjoy. I am currently at my parents now (another huge kick to the ego) and really just can’t take it anymore.

Advice or stories would be appreciated. Thank you!