I gave up my retirement for my child's future

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• My child was born in 2020, and our rent went up significantly from people moving to our town.
• My husband and I were living paycheck to paycheck by 2024.
• At 31, I dismantled my retirement to pay for school for my son.

All I have ever wanted to do is work hard for a good future. I was born into and raised by people who struggled to set goals and provide for their kids, so I knew I wanted something better for my own when I decided to settle down.