I grew up poor.
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I know its stupid, but I've always been embarrased of having grown up on welfare and I've never been able to admit it even my husband and kids don't know.
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Submitted 10-06-2006 16:23
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advice from Guest821011 | 10-23-2006 16:14 | E : 5 | S : 0
I think its perfectly okay if there are parts of your past that you don't want to share. I just hope that you teach your children to treat people who are less fortunate than they are with dignity.
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advice from Guest1048034 | 11-03-2006 20:25 | E : 3 | S : 0
It worries me that you feel so ashamed of this. Ideally, you would be able to own up to all parts of your past, pleasant or unpleasant, and acknowledge that they are nonetheless a part of you.
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advice from Guest1344509 | 12-01-2006 09:29 | E : 2 | S : 0
There are people that grew up on welfare and still are on welfare and don't even think about trying to live their life without it. They have a lot more to be ashamed about than you do. You don't have to admit it to anyone but you shouldnt be ashamed.
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advice from Guest1751086 | 01-02-2007 00:38 | E : 1 | S : 0
If there are portions of your past you don't want to share just say I don't want to talk about it. Don't lie about it.
That being said... nothing wrong with that. Long as you're happy now and enjoy your life thats all that matters.
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advice from Guest997419 | 10-30-2006 00:08 | E : 2 | S : 2
theres nothing wrong with having grown up on welfare,how was it your fault anyway?!and besides,at least no one can say you were a spoilt kid can they ;-)
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advice from Guest1209129 | 11-19-2006 21:27 | E : 0 | S : 0
There is nothing wrong with having grown up poor, it is not your fault, nor your parent's fault. Maybe is you tell your husband and get it off your chest you will feel better
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advice from Guest1839258 | 01-08-2007 14:43 | E : 0 | S : 0
my mom told me we were on welfare when i was younger. It was a shock at first but i was okay with it. Theres no point in trying to cover up your past. talk about it with your family and maybe try and help out some poor people and make sure your kids are involved so they can see what you went through.
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advice from Guest1874597 | 01-11-2007 00:35 | E : 0 | S : 0
Both of my parents grew up poor, and they now earn more than 99% of the country (US).
They both PROUDLY admit it. The fact is, I am a bit spoiled and ashamed that I myself have grown up rich.
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advice from Guest2316136 | 02-13-2007 18:01 | E : 0 | S : 0
I did too, I have no problem admitting it - it was out of my control, nothing i could do about it. I am now doing well, I have control!
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advice from Guest2371549 | 02-20-2007 00:07 | E : 0 | S : 0
Maybe you should look up the list of people who have risen from welfare and gone on to great things in life you should recognize your current situation in life as a tremendous accomplishment. You could do what my friend did, he factored out how much he and his family had received and paid back welfare. Don't be ashamed of your past, be proud of today!
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advice from Guest2991430 | 04-25-2007 19:05 | E : 0 | S : 0
Don't hide behind who you're not. Being honest and the realy you is much more beautiful.
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advice from Guest3314752 | 07-02-2007 07:25 | E : 0 | S : 0
I don't think it matters that you grew up on welfare. The most important part of your life is right now. Whatever happened before will never change the love your family feels for you. My parents both grew up in low-income households and they have made so much of themselves, which makes me so damn proud of them. Don't tell your family and you'll live forever with this burden but tell them and they'll love you all the more for it.
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advice from Guest1154370 | 10-15-2007 02:14 | E : 0 | S : 0
I'm poor too. I want a home. Don't be ashamed
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advice from Guest2335842 | 02-13-2008 11:49 | E : 0 | S : 1
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