Single mother’s lifestyle sparks debate after TV episode airs

The newest episode of Steenrijk, Straatarm included a strong dose of contrast, tear-jerking moments, and an intense backlash we didn't see coming. The tale of 28-year-old single mother Roosmarie, who openly proclaimed that she does not want to work and lives on benefits with her three children, had many viewers split.

5 months Ago


Roosmarie swaps homes with businessman Machiel and his stepdaughter Nathasja. It was a different story to Roosmarie’s humble dwelling in Beerta, Groningen, where she exists on just 110 euros a week – and with an elevator, sauna and indoor heated swimming pool, the couple’s lavish Alphen aan den Rijn villa couldn’t be more different.

The episode presented a week packed with treats — cake for breakfast, snack bar meals, a magician, gifts for the children, and Roosmarie was even given a necklace with her name on it.

Overwhelmed by emotion, she said, “To see my children so happy...

that would just be worth gold.”

A Troubled History and Hopes for the Future
Rosemarie had a painful start. Placed in multiple foster homes after being taken from her abusive grandparents, she ended up back with her mother, where things went wrong once more.

When she was nineteen, she became accidentally pregnant. Later, she had twins by choice with the help of a donor.
Rosemarie now lives with her three children and is getting benefits.



She has never worked before, but she has a dream: to open her own tattoo studio. “My passion is in drawing and tattooing. I wish I could do something with that,” she said hopefully.



Mixed Reactions Online
The episode generated heated reacti.

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