'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
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"It's like everyone in their 20s is having to tread water, but I haven't been given a buoyancy aid."
— Eleanor Bell , Other
"I'm saving the government money by caring for my mam. The government aren't doing anything to help you, they're basically saying just get into debt."
— Sam Barrett , Other
Key People
Eleanor is a 23-year-old graduate from the University of Central Lancashire, struggling to find work and navigate life without parental support.
Ezgi is a 23-year-old from Cambridgeshire who lost her job a year ago and sought help from Citizens Advice.
Sam is a 24-year-old part-time student and carer from Sunderland, facing financial difficulties after leaving her full-time job.
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Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
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