What does growing up mean?

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I know that sounds like a stupid question to ask. Despite having a job, drive a car and pay bills like a lot of other people do, I still don't feel it completely I mean I still live with mum because of where my job is and her partner and have my own room which I mean I maintain and tidy myself and see as my own "domain" compared to the rest of the house and have my books to read, use my chromebook and on the odd occasion play a game, most of which I used to play as a kid.

I just can't understand sometimes why a part of my brain seems to be making me feel bad about myself. It doesn't make me feel entirely an "adult" because unlike my peers like some of the people I grew up with now at this age or a bit younger have gotten married, had their first child or second or have maybe more money than me to buy a fancy property of their own.

I think it entirely depends on your own feelings. Don't compare to other people. Having a house or children doesn't necessarily mean they feel all grown up. (More likely they just feel stressed out from the responsibilities.) It does seems like you want to try a bit more independence. You might want to do some research and calculations to see how much it would cost and how much you need to save for moving out. If it turned out that's not feasible then don't worry about it now.

It means turning 18 or 21 to me.