I consider myself relatively well off now. Am in steady employment. My cupboards are full. If I fancy an occasional coffee I can usually afford to buy one. I like that I can buy new underwear when mine get holes in. There is nothing I want less than to live the way I did when I was in poverty.

April 08, 2026 - 12:31 UTC

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And yet it's considered almost gauche to like and enjoy the comfort I am now lucky enough to have. Whereas I value it immensely because for most of my life it simply wasn't an option afforded to me. I just believe that this kind of basic comfort should be afforded to everyone.
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Grew up skint, not poor. The constant background thoughts about money has gone away a couple of times in my life and it makes such a difference from literally counting the pennies every day. Every time I buy something these days I take positive pleasure in not needing to check my balance first.
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