Isabella Morris recently opened up about the challenges she faces as a young family navigating the complexities of modern life. With the US presidential election on the horizon, she is paying close attention to the promises and proposals put forth by both candidates.
At just 21 years old, Isabella, who resides in Rosenberg, Texas, is experiencing her first presidential election as a newlywed and the mother of a lively two-year-old son. To help make ends meet, she works part-time while her husband holds down a full-time job. Their living situation is relatively modest; they rent a small one-bedroom apartment. This choice seemed practical at first—two incomes, no mortgage, and no childcare expenses—but Isabella acknowledges that reality has been tougher than expected.
“Our debts are paid off, but we can’t afford any mistakes. We have no savings, nothing,” she shared. “It used to be that one job was enough to get by, even at minimum wage, but now it feels like we’re barely scraping by.”
As the economic pressures of inflation and housing costs weigh heavily on families like hers, Isabella is becoming increasingly aware that these challenges may play a significant role in shaping her vote come election day.