Being a single mother has forced Laura Anderson to turn down employment opportunities.
The former Love Island star, 35, hit out at ex partner Gary Lucy as she claimed “co-parenting and financial support didn’t exist” for her in 2024. The pair share daughter Bonnie, 15 months, but split while Laura was pregnant. Despite briefly getting back together, they split again shortly after.
Now, Laura has opened up on her experience as a single mum, saying it hadn’t been easy. She claimed to have been “struggling everyday” financially.
In a social media upload, she wrote: “‘ Not your usual New Year post but this is all I had time to collate. Instead of sharing pictures to tell a story, I’ll just tell you in words. 2024 wasn’t easy. Never did I anticipate being able to live alone as a single parent. I always make plans to run to Dubai when I’m depressed, which Bonnie and I always do.
Because I knew I had to make a terrible life for my incredible daughter, I had an epiphany and made the conscious choice to avoid being a victim. I got my dream job as a Radio Presenter, topped listener figures, featured on a billboard, a tram and did my first outdoor broadcast at the 02. “
She continued:” My mum and I went on holiday for the first time in years, 3 generations of fun, it was really special. We celebrated Bonnie’s first birthday in style by starting her to eat and walk. I then confessed my love for a handsome man named Clark to a mysterious manifesto. If that was in pictures it’d look pretty good but I missed out on many work opportunities, more importantly special moments with my daughter and co-parenting/financial support didn’t exist. “
As she went on to share her struggles, Laura said:” I struggle everyday like most to find the perfect balance in life. I undoubtedly invested the euromillions last night in the hopes of winning, believing that all of my issues would vanish, but that is not the case. So I’m sitting still as I go over my vision board today and reflecting on the things I’m hoping will improve next year. Whatever it may entails, I just want Bonnie to be happy, healthy, and safe. Happy New Year, everyone.
“P. s You could be a millionaire entrepreneur, viral, abtastic, big lipped, business person dripping in Cartier and own 5 birkans but, I truly believe although striving for success is great-its also exhausting and a ‘ mediocre ‘ life is pretty great too! Don’t put too much pressure on yourself or those around you in 2025 because tomorrow isn’t certain and we are all just trying our best and winging each precious day. All we really need is love.
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