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People who grew up poor go to the military to pay for college. It’s so easy to spot all these fake “I grew up poor” stories.
Growing up poor sucked, all these “lessons” from supposedly being poor are fake. If growing up poor were as good as people say, I wouldn’t have put all of my money into a trust fund for my daughters! Chronic stress of money is an early death. Don’t glamorize this shit.
Well growing up poor did end up teaching me the value of the small things, hard work, simple lifestyle, gratefulness, and will power. Being poor in America is way different than poverty in a third world country.
You’re more likely to wind up in divorce over money problems than having an affair.
Oh and nevermind the social contacts and the traps to keep the poor exactly that.
Her dad was architect I thought
This is a GOOD THREAD.
I grew up in a household of seven. Back then 5 kids wasn't a big deal. We didn't have much but we had love for each other. At my age now I consider that rich.
I grew up poor, envied the kids in school with me that weren’t, but it is what it is.
This is your best ever tweetstorm.
Poverty is a nasty energy vampire on one shoulder and an angel blowing compassion into your soul on the other. Its a whirlwind existence - not particularly fun nor fair - and you end up breathless and beaten but benevolent.
I hear ya. I would rather have stress from being successful than not. As my cousin said to me I would love to have your stress.
Well said, it’s horrible to go to bed hungry or not have nice clothes growing up.
Damn! That’s my plan exactly. The fear never leaves.. Terrifies to even think of ur children experiencing the same insecurities.
not everyone sees it and experiences it like you do. i grew up poor and middle class, starting middle class and ending poor because of layoffs. i used social services and welfare and financial aid. i STILL shop at the thrift shop even though i got a degree and make good money.
The middle class has been taught to feel guilty about their modest successes and so they act like being poor is the better way because of the perceived simplicity of life of the poor. They ignore the sleepless nights wondering when you will end up on the street. Being poor sucks.
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