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[quote=Anonymous]Hi, I’m a single mom of 1 and make a fairly decent income ( 75 k and not skipping a beat). I  moved into an apartment on the hill- English basement because I need quick access to work and daycare and having a car doesn’t fit in the budget. It’s affordable and just what we need for now. However- as my son is making friends fast, he is quick to point out all the amenities his friends have. An ‘ upstairs’ for example or a playroom with a whole wall of toys- all the kinetic sand he gets to play with and kids have their own bed/bedrooms. I’m beginning to have that sinking feeling of being lower class and like I’m not doing enough. I could move to a lower cost area but on my income- it would put me in the red just in logistics alone and even eat in my ability to spend quality time with him.  I need that. The father and I didn’t work out- so be it.

How do I navigate these feelings that are eating at my esteem and help not only myself but my son since we are quite positioned in a high income area? How do I bond other parents without looking like a charity case or practice showing my son that he has more than enough? He is only 5 so I don’t know what conversation to have. [/quote]

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