Women Are Revealing The Things That Make Them Feel Rich

“Growing up poor meant having it drilled into my head constantly to never ask for anything or don’t even want anything, because the answer is no unless you’re dying and need it to avoid death. I never really realized how much that became a part of my identity until I had the freedom and means to actually make my own choices.

Buying something ‘frivolous’ (i.e. Hair ties, a new blanket, caffeine, etc) still feels wrong sometimes — and while I know my parents were doing their best as stressed-out blue-collar workers, I can’t help but feel a little resentful toward them for how hard they went at the ‘Don’t you dare want nice things’ angle when I was younger.”

—u/Sintuary