I am a single, never married Mom with no help financially or otherwise and my salary does not make us rich by any means. All these years were a struggle to manage everything, raising my son, job, home, and money when my pay was lower. I was selling blood plasma just a few years ago so I could have a budget buffer, even a small one. I always feel guilty when I buy myself things. Things improved, but the struggle and worry will never be forgotten.
I too am a single, never married mom. When I was working I had a great salary and things were great, but then became disabled and unable to work. Sometimes I didn't know how I was going to put food on the table or pay the rent. My daughter has known both extremes--well-to-do and poverty. It's taught her a lot. Things are steady now with SSDI. I'm just limited in what extras I can buy and how much I can help my daughter with college.
