A struggling mum has opened up about her tearful experience in Asda amid the rising cost of living crisis. The anonymous mum wrote on Mumsnet to vent her frustration towards the rising price of commodities becoming "too much" and was concerned over spending 55p on a "treat for her kids" over fears of being able to afford it.
She explained that after seeing some reduced goods in the bakery section she considered buying something as a "treat for her kids" but was unsure of whether she had a spare 55p left in her food budget to cover the cost. She explained that three years ago her family had been in a "comfortable" financial position but are now relying on free school meals and half-term vouchers.
It comes as the cost of living crisis continues to plague the country, with energy price hikes officially coming into effect this month with households across the UK feeling the financial pressure from the rising cost of food, petrol and energy, the Mirror reports. In her post, she wrote: "Is it just me that the whole cost of living thing is getting too much for?
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"I actually had a (very small and no one watching!) cry in Asda when I saw some reduced bakery goods because I didn’t know if I could afford them alongside my entire Smartprice shop. I had £30 for a 2-week shop including nappies, and it just broke me that I actually had to wonder if I could afford a 55p treat for my kids.
"I can’t believe we’re living like this, 3 years ago we were comfortable and now I’m relying on the free school meals half-term vouchers." The mum added that she wasn't looking for budgeting advice with her post and simply wanted solidarity from other mums in the comments - several of whom were quick to admit they're in the same position.
One person said: "It is horrible. I'm in the same boat here." Another wrote: "I ran out of money today. I haven't got the money to put petrol in my car. It's just so bloody depressing."
While a third posted: "I know it is just so disheartening trying to count up the price of things when going around the shop and worrying if have enough to pay at the checkout. Just feel deflated from it all myself, to be honest."
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