By Western standards, this is completely unheard of to live with family. I feel like I am judged a lot when I tell people who I live with and even more when I mention that I am in the suburbs.

When I meet new people, I try to avoid talking about living with family because I won't seem as 'cool' and I don't live in the city. People ask why, they tell me I have a job I should be able to move out on my own, I don't have any commitments (not even a boyfriend). I am pursuing my Master's degree and work 2 part-time jobs to support myself. I am also very close to my two nieces, 4 and 7. I've gone through a lot of family issues and it is normal and common for Asian women to live with their families (I want to move out soon before I'm 30) How can I tell people my situation without feeling embarrassed?