**Mum on Universal Credit Sparks Debate with Child-Free Holiday Appeal 🌴💬**
Say hello to Emily Cutter, a 37-year-old mum from Taunton, Somerset, who’s raising eyebrows with her unique crowdfunding strategy. Emily, a single mum of three, is on a quest for some much-needed ‘me time’ through child-free holidays, and she’s asking for your help via GoFundMe.
On Universal Credit, with £1,590 in benefits, Emily has become a sort of “benefits influencer,” using her platform to call attention to her need for solo breaks abroad. She’s aiming for trips to sunny spots like Turkey, Spain, and the Canary Islands and isn’t shy in explaining her reasons. “I need a child-free break and I know people will want to help me pay for it,” she says.
Emily is no stranger to online criticism but stands firm: “Why is it OK for people to ask for money for cosmetic surgery but not OK for me to want a three-day break?” She points out that a short getaway is cheaper and more effective than months-long waits for NHS counselling.
While some may raise eyebrows, Emily is clear that her mission is to juggle her life goals – becoming an influencer and starting a travel business – with some vital relaxation. And she’s okay with sharing that journey openly, without shying away from asking for a little financial nudge from kind strangers.
As her crowdfunding campaign continues, Emily reassures everyone that whatever is left over from her travels will go to charity. Looking to raise a baseline of £250, she also points out, “My kids will be with their dads, who can do a bit of childminding.”
Thoughts? Is Emily paving the way for more open discussions about crowdfunding for life breaks or is she overstepping? Let us know in the comments! 🌟