18-Year-Old Kicked Out By Mom Over Rent, Now Lives in Bare Apartment

An 18-year-old girl has been kicked out by her mother after refusing to pay even more rent. The girl was charged “market rate” rent since she started working at 16 and was left with just travel money and food. She got a pay rise recently, and her mother tried to up her rent even further. When she refused, she got kicked out. Recently, she moved into an apartment, and because it was furnished, she has a slight bit of wiggle room to start buying the essentials. However, she still hasn't gotten around to buying real plates or cutlery because she hasn't been able to. She also has only one lightbulb, which she takes from room to room. Her mother recently visited her and complained about how bare and dark the apartment was. The girl told her that if she wasn't charging her more than what she's paying now, she would have savings that didn't all go on an emergency deposit, and maybe then she'd have lightbulbs and stainless steel forks. What's your opinion on this situation? Share your thoughts in the comments below.