Most men in their thirties don’t picture themselves moving back home to clean, cook, and run errands for their mother. But for 34-year-old Luke Parkhurst, returning to his mom Patty’s house in Las Vegas has brought peace and purpose he couldn’t find in his high-paying career.

Only seven months ago, Luke walked away from his $190,000 sales job in Houston. Despite the impressive salary, he felt exhausted and unfulfilled. His life had become a cycle of long hours, bars, and empty distractions. The more he earned, the more disconnected he felt from the things that once made him happy.

Today, Luke calls himself a “stay-at-home son.” He handles the cooking, shopping, laundry, and housework. Patty covers the bills and lets him use her credit card for groceries and the occasional date. He receives small weekly pocket money but says the change in lifestyle hasn’t affected his masculinity. To him, strength comes from being capable, grounded, and skilled — not from a paycheck.

Some women are surprised when he tells them he lives with his mother, but Luke says the honesty helps him avoid partners who care more about status than character.

His days now follow a steady routine. He wakes between 7 and 9 a.m., goes to the gym, shops at Costco, cooks steak dinners, and spends his afternoons doing chores or helping family. The simple rhythm has helped him stay sober and rebuild healthy habits.

Luke grew up in a rural, hardworking family and never fully adjusted to city life. After years of stress and unhealthy choices, moving home helped him reconnect with what matters. He says he has no plans to return to the suburbs or the corporate grind.

“I’m finally becoming the best version of myself,” he says.