Re: More affordable homes for Langford families (Gazette, March 3)

I want to start by saying I donB次元官网网址檛 want to take anything away from families. I understand raising children is very difficult; emotionally, physically and financially.

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I understand this is not enough to completely compensate parents, but it helps.

Also, the term B次元官网网址渇amilyB次元官网网址� somewhat indicates two parents. Which generally means two incomes as well.

I work almost full time. I get roughly 32 to 38 hours per week at my job, where I am paid approximately $2 an hour over minimum wage.

I canB次元官网网址檛 afford my own place. I have to rent a room or share a suite.

I donB次元官网网址檛 have a ton of extra bills to weigh me down and yet I cannot afford to live on my own.

I think itB次元官网网址檚 great that affordable housing for families is a thing, but what about those of us who would like to not depend on others to live our own lives, by ourselves?

IB次元官网网址檇 love to have my own place, not relying on sharing expenses with someone.  I feel like because I have chosen to not have children, IB次元官网网址檓 not worthy of affordable housing and true independence.

This article brings one main question to mind for me. WhereB次元官网网址檚 the affordable housing for single, working people?

Relying on someone else to make sure one has a roof over their head and shelter is not a great feeling. Unfortunately, itB次元官网网址檚 one that most single people in this area are being forced to get accustomed to.

Nya Wade

Langford