LJ Idol Season 10, Week 17, The Rent I Pay

[mrstotten]

There was £4.65 in the current account.  Some stale bread, milk and half a tin of baked beans in the fridge.  That would do both girls for the evening

Comments

[dmousey]

I feel this so much. I've been in this place. It's a hard way to learn endurance, flexibility, and resilience, especially for children. I always tried to be honest with mine, but seeing the pain in their eyes nearly broke me a time or two. Hugs and peace~~~

[mrstotten]

Thank you and sorry that you have experienced this. My mum had a hard time with us and went to bed hungry more than once to make sure we didn't

We want so much for our kids and it hurts when we cant always do it.

[fodschwazzle]

This is brilliant in how it looks at that cold calculating on finances with such a human focus. I know this now, too. Excellent piece.

[mrstotten]

Thank you so much that is a wonderful compliment

[bleodswean]

A mother's love! This is so well-written, you really brought all of these complicated emotions and situations to a deeply-felt place.

[mrstotten]

Thank you so much, there is nothing quite like a mothers love

[halfshellvenus]

This is such a hard thing to go through-- the worry, the attempts to keep your children warm and fed and happy, and the frustrations they'll feel at not really understanding.

For all that her husband abandoned them, and ought to be contributing to his children's upkeep, this is still the reality for far too many. You captured the fears and frustrations very well here.

[mrstotten]

Thank you, it is a hard topic, my mum went through this and I see it every day so im really pleased it came across well

[murielle]

So much pain. Such an unforgiving struggle. You tell it with skill and compassion. The little, oh so important joys that make life.

Well done! Brava!

[mrstotten]

Thank you so much, I am really glad you enjoyed it and I got it across well. I know this is a reality for so many people so wanted to do it justice