Being poor
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I came across this link on Twitter the other day.
The post is excellent, but do read through the comments, which develop the subject still further.
The whole thing really made me think about detached I might be from other people, and how much that matters.
Anyway, have a read. It might give you a little insight into parts of life you don’t know about. Or maybe you don’t have much money and it’s nice to know someone has shed some light on how that really feels.
“Being poor is hoping your kids don’t have a growth spurt.” Heartbreaking…
I allowed the above spam comment just so people are aware of how many giant cunts there are on planet Earth.
Really poignant. Everyone in advertising should read this.
Very humbling.
Unpleasant memories.
written by someone who has never been poor.
no insight, just hack journalism.
the comments are good though.
Is there more of a welfare safety net in terms of healthcare etc here in the UK than in the US?
(That’s not meant to be a challenging question, just a question.)
I often wonder if excessive wealth is even more deleterious to someone’s well being.
Putting it in such simple, stark terms really hits you hard.
having been utterly broke at one point in my life this brings back memories.
not everyone is psyched for the release of the iPhone 5.
reminded me of this poem i heard years ago. http://lyrikline.org/index.php?id=162&L=1&author=rh01&show=Poems&poemId=5711&cHash=18211f06a6
Great poem.
We should all do something to help someone like this directly. Not make an ad to win an award and sit eating sushi as we pour over the detail that wont actually help, nor give to charity because so much of the money is used on admin and nice wages for the people who run it. I don’t give to charities that help people far away, i help out the people in need closest to me and do it directly. I think if everyone did this, it might make a difference. Maybe don’t go out one night and give £100 to someone who really needs it. Its just an idea, its what makes the world go round.
Life is full of loneliness, and misery, and suffering, and unhappiness, and it’s all over much too quickly.
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