Why do some people think that just because im poor I should not have nice things?
It's a rant not just for me but anyone with this same issue. First I'll explain a little: I come on here for support when bad things happen like a lot of us do.
But I wrote a rant about my freezer breaking and somone went to look at my back posts and more or less scolded me for the fact that I have nice things. I was not always poor and I'm just giving some back story here before I get on with the rant part. When I had money I bought a Burberry card holder. I don't use it now and tried to sell it all I got was very low ball offers. I now use a $7 wallet that holds all my cards and my phone. Way more practical. I also have a coach bag. A bag that caused a fight with my mom because I bought it on sale with bday money.. Well it's the only bag I got now mom got over it. Y can't I use it? I sell it now I won't get much and I'll have to get something else to carry things in anyway. Yes I have s cell but it was a free phone I got and why can't I have a phone? It's a cell Ya, but texting I find more convenient and I need a phone to reach family friends and possible jobs. Why can't I have cable and net? I'm poor I don't exactly go out much so gotta entertain myself somehow. I drive as I fear transit for many reasons I won't get into. It also makes travel across a city and chores and errands way better.
so why is there a stigma out there that because in poor I should have non of this? I'm still a person I still need a little joy and entertainment in life. It's like these ppl think I should just sit around all day reading Libary books and look like a bum... I value the few luxury goods I own as they are few and far between. I may post rants about fights with mothers over them or trouble selling something? But this site is not just about shopping deals, coupons and what not.. There's a general section for a reason. We all have troubles and when I post in not looking for hand outs or some magical money tree.. Just a little support or feedback from ppl who have similar issues, or resources somone may know of.
Cable net and phone bills can also be done on a budget. Same with car insurance and gas.
I always pay my bills make sure I have food.. Yes a couple times a year I use a food bank but so? I don't beg or mooch and I'm happy with what I have. I may miss that concert or I can't buy that bottel of wine or go out to eat all the time and I'm fine with that.. I'm happy as long as I have my man that loves me, my dog and cats who I make sure are cared for and my car.. And the little other things.
I just don't get why ppl with income think I should cancel my services and sell my nice things. Bad things happen to all of us why should I part with what I love when I still make it through?