Tag: resourcefulness
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10 Essential Insights Gained from Growing Up in Financial Hardship
Get Pregnant Fast “Poor” is a term that varies greatly in meaning. For someone facing homelessness or hunger, a family living in subsidized housing with food assistance might seem fairly privileged. However, in the context of typical middle-class American life, my upbringing post-divorce was undeniably challenging. My mother and I settled into a cramped, worn-down…
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6 Key Lessons from Growing Up in the ’70s and ’80s
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating adolescence in the ’70s and ’80s was a unique experience, one that my friend Jenna distinctly remembers with a mix of nostalgia and amusement. Recently, while waiting for her hair to dry at a salon, she expressed how she would never want to relive her teenage years. Quite frankly, that’s a…
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Stop Judging My Family Over ‘Saving Money’ Advice – We’re Just Trying to Survive
Get Pregnant Fast “An elephant for a nickel is only a bargain if you truly need an elephant and you have that nickel.” My partner often shares this old saying with our children and, honestly, with me too. The truth is, we’re financially strapped, and despite our best efforts, saving money feels nearly impossible —…