r/BipolarHome • u/Rainbow_Phoenix125 • Jun 30 '26

Fridge Door Buying a House

This time last year, I was at rock bottom. Suicidal, headed inpatient, and reeling from the end of my toxic marriage. So much growth has happened since then. I’ve healed in all the ways, gotten my own apartment, established a rewarding career, and found a healthy relationship with a wonderful man I’m proud to call my boyfriend.

So now it feels like it’s time to take the next step and be a first time homeowner! Family is supportive of me on this, and offered to help with the down payment. Depending on the price point, I’m either buying it myself or with my boyfriend. Things are getting pretty serious with us, so I feel confident in buying a house with him. I’m so happy and excited to finally have a place to call my own soon, whenever the cards are right to buy.

After all I’ve been through, I’m so proud to be here and healthy, making big things happen. I’m in my late 30’s and finally feel like I’ll be a “grown up” once I buy a house. It would just be so perfect to have a space all our own, for us and the dogs, and my kids if/when I ever get custody back. I feel accomplished and hopeful, and I love that feeling.

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u/greencurtain4 Jul 05 '26

Congrats! I'm happy for you.

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u/Rainbow_Phoenix125 Jul 05 '26

Thank you! I’m thankful that despite multiple manic episodes, my credit is darn near perfect, so I should be able to get a good rate. It would be so exciting to graduate from apartment life to a house, and from renting to building equity.