“In the past, if it was a choice of paying the electric or getting my cavities filled, I always chose to pay bills.”
to share what surprised them most about the sudden shift from being poor to rich and how their lifestyles changed because of it."The biggest 'luxury' I've found myself indulging in after finding financial stability is medical care. I used to hesitate to go to the doctor for anything, but now I make appointments without hesitation. It sounds so silly, but I love being able to afford to get my foot pain taken care of, along with my acne and emotional trauma.
"I couldn't stomach them paying for me at all, not even hosting dinner. I felt guilty and responsible. And they are the best parents ever, only proud of me and never expecting anything! I had to seek therapy, and it took me over a year to come to terms [with the fact that] I am not responsible for their choices and can live life at a different level than them. Never expected this psychological burden.""Lots of envy and hate from family.
I have learned quite quickly who to trust and who not to trust. My circle of friends has shrunk a lot since all of this, and I have been keeping to myself. Money does crazy things to people, even the people I thought I knew and trusted.""Since I've been placed in a better position financially, I have seen a shift in friendships. What was once an equally split night out turned into me paying almost every time we go out.
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