Woman's Own

MY LIFE LOOKS PERFECT… BUT IN REALITY I’M SKINT

Dressed in designer clothes, my four boys and I travelled in first class on the train to London, enjoyed exclusive access to the dinosaurs and exhibitions at the Natural History Museum, then jumped in a taxi to a top hotel where we were staying for the night.

‘SOCIAL MEDIA IS A FORM OF ESCAPISM’

When I saw the luxury suite, I did a double take. It had a living room, several bedrooms, a welcome basket, a roll-top bath and a beautiful view from the balcony. We were receiving VIP treatment – like

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