Living Expenses

Praise for Living Expenses:

“[Living Expenses] reveals a quietly devastating realization about adulthood: that even the strongest relationships, whether it’s with a sibling, a parent, or a romantic partner, are susceptible to change, distance, and emotional fatigue. Vlassopoulos writes with compassion about the slow erosion of comfort and the loneliness of feeling left behind, even by those who love you. Living Expenses is about the unpredictability of life and the complex ways families love each other over time and through changing circumstances. The novel takes an unflinching look at the economic, psychological, and relational costs of the pursuit of motherhood without moralizing or offering pat answers.”—Sylvia Santiago, Herizons Magazine

“I can’t stop thinking about this book! Teri Vlassopoulos is a writer who can bring you so deeply into a character’s world you miss them when the story is over, and Living Expenses is no exception. This richly detailed, emotional rollercoaster of a novel cuts to the heart of what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a human. Immersive, honest, and heart-opening, Living Expenses will be your next literary obsession.”—Amy Jones, author of Pebble & Dove and Every Little Piece of Me

“Vlassopoulos captures the seemingly endless heartbreak, bone-deep frustration, and often invisible emotional strain of infertility with both a realistic and empathetic eye. Living Expenses takes us on Laura’s complex journey and illuminates a rarely discussed yet all too common grief, doing so with humanity and heart. A thoughtful, compelling read about the challenges and benefits of holding onto hope.”—Stacey May Fowles

“In Living Expenses, Teri Vlassopoulos observes and honours the moments of her characters’ lives in her irresistibly reverent and revelatory way. Sweetened with nostalgia for a quainter, gentler internet, this story is a timely reminder of our acute need for caring connection.”—Jessica Westhead, author of Avalanche and Worry