I'm in somewhat the same situation, but in Toronto, taking care of and living with my elderly folks (one with Alzheimer's), working a part-time job to pay the b

I'm in somewhat the same situation, but in Toronto, taking care of and living with my elderly folks (one with Alzheimer's), working a part-time job to pay the bills, and seeing my boyfriend 2 nights a week if I'm lucky. As a writer, I find it hard to be tapped into the local startup community. One thing to consider: Enjoy the time you have remaining with your parents, even if you quarrel with them. You've got a unique opportunity to rekindle a relationship with them, at some level. When they're gone, you'll appreciate it. Set boundaries if they are always in your grill - a lock on your door, times they can and can't expect to see you, etc. Guilt can be hard to escape but you are an adult now and they've done their job of raising you. It's up to you to decide what you want and how you want to live.