I'm a single mom, living in the Hamptons. It's a struggle to pay my $4,000 rent and to keep up with the glamorous lifestyle.
A single mother living in the Hamptons details the financial challenges of maintaining a middle-class life in an area defined by extreme wealth. She discusses the high costs of rent, property maintenance, and basic living expenses that persist despite the area's glamorous reputation.
Why it matters
It provides a personal perspective on the economic disparity and cost-of-living crises affecting residents in affluent US enclaves.
The author is raising her two children in the Hamptons. Courtesy of Vanessa Gordon I'm raising my kids in the Hamptons as a single mom, and it isn't easy. I have to grocery shop out of town, and I've cut my kids' expensive activities. I'm not going out as much anymore to save money, but I'm making it work. I live in the Hamptons year-round , and I understand why people think summer here looks glamorous from the outside. There is the much-anticipated season for those who come to visit: the rush of crowds, people jumping from one boutique fitness class to the next, the packed restaurants and bars, the private parties, and the highly coveted events all around.
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