“When my mortgage comes due, my income will be at its lowest point in a long time. My children could contribute, but how will they ever save for their own future?” - Christine from North Perth

“I moved twice to be closer to my children. Each time, my rent increased. I can’t work myself to death anymore.” - Jeffery from North Perth

“The plans we made years ago for when the kids moved out have gone into the trash.” - Sherri from Stratford

"I have a master’s degree and work full-time in a decent-paying job, but it still isn’t enough for me to move out of my parents’ home." - Matt from Bluewater

“My monthly disability payments don’t go up, but the cost of living still does.” - Jason from Stratford

“I’m 45, making close to $30 an hour, and I can’t afford my own apartment.” - Mike from Stratford

“I got stuck in a terrible apartment because it was the only one I could afford. I live in constant fear of having to move again and not finding something safe and affordable.” - Amandeep from Stratford

“I want to move out with my kids, away from my abusive partner, but the housing cost and everything else is way too much to afford. So we just put up with it.” - Alex from South Huron

“Rent is 50% of our family budget. Me and my family plan to leave Canada.” - Dmitry from South Huron

“We love the town we live in. We do not wish to move away. Unfortunately, we might have to just to find a home we can afford.” - Sam and Sarah from Goderich

“I’m raising my daughter by myself in a one-bedroom apartment, trying to work any overtime I can. Paying off debt is impossible, saving is impossible." - Aidah from St. Marys

“My rent has doubled. I eat less, don’t spend on any extras, and my kids hear ‘no’ to most of their requests. I am extremely stressed by this situation.” - Derrick from Goderich

“My husband passed last year. I can't afford my rent. That means less groceries and less heat.” - Mary from Stratford

“My rent’s going up. I can't buy a home. I’ll be a senior soon, but I can't afford to retire.” - Basil from Central Huron

“I don't make enough money to pay rent, so I have to live in my car right now.” - Steph from Stratford

“We had to sell our home and buy a much less expensive one just to survive. We sold everything, and we are still just getting by.” - Gemi from Central Huron