I’ll say this—it’s not always easy bringing home the bacon/keeping the lights on. I live in King County WA, and housing prices here have made owning a home imp

I’ll say this—it’s not always easy bringing home the bacon/keeping the lights on. I live in King County WA, and housing prices here have made owning a home impossible for anyone who isn't a doctor, lawyer, or median software engineer. Outside real-estate, grocery prices are continuing to rise, schools are struggling to stay open, bus routes are being canceled, and there is nearly no affordable childcare options. Yes, my job is to provide for my children, but at times it's real a struggle, and while I don't expect my kids to tell me thanks for giving them a basic life, I tell myself that the sacrifices I make are ultimately for their best interest.