I work long hours and still can’t afford a vacation. In all this, I feel sorry for my daughter the most.

At the very beginning I have to say that I am very lucky. Zuzia is my greatest love, I can’t imagine life without her. And even though I have been raising her on my own almost from the very beginning, I manage quite well in terms of organization. Her grandparents live in the same city as us. They help me a lot on a daily basis. My ex-husband’s parents, unlike him, are involved in their granddaughter’s life.

I work very hard, the high prices forced me to do so

For several years now, my life has been focused around work, but it’s not because I care so much about my career and development. My financial situation forced me to do so. I live in Warsaw and, for the conditions here, I earn very little. That’s why three years ago, when prices in our country started going crazy, I started another part-time job.

I often work in the evenings and weekends. Because of this I spend less time with my daughter than I would like. However, I know that during this time she is well looked after by her grandmothers and grandfathers. Despite this, my financial situation is still not good. I have money for food and renting a two-room apartment in Warsaw. However, I can only dream of such pleasures as traveling.

I work long hours and still can’t afford a vacation. In all of this, I feel sorry for my daughter the most. fizkes//shutterstock

I can’t afford to go on vacation with my daughter. I’m afraid I’ll let her down

Recently I was very upset when Zuzia asked me about vacation. It was because her friends from kindergarten were bragging about their travel plans. One of them is going to Turkey with her parents, while another is going to a two-week camp. My daughter would also like to go somewhere. I promised that I would definitely think of something nice. Deep down, however, I knew that I might not succeed at all. I am afraid that I will disappoint my daughter.

When I was a child, I spent my holidays every year with my grandparents in Masuria. And even though I didn’t travel far, I had a great time. My daughter unfortunately doesn’t have that option. However, I try not to give up. I believe that our situation will improve in the future.