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happysobercrafter · 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LiteraryLark

What makes you in the poverty level? Why are you incapable of getting out of the poverty level? And why does that make you unhappy?

I've always been at or slightly above poverty level and I've never been ashamed to be poor or let it bring me down, and haven't received any disgust by anyone because I'm poor, although I had a friend who was extremely well off and rubbed it in my face quite often and would take me out to four star restaurants, forcing me to shell out almost $80 while I was unemployed because "she was in the mood for Italian". There were other reasons to end the friendship, but that was the tipping point.

Poverty level is when a person does not earn enough income to get their needs met. Needs that can be met by money, that is. Poverty is not only lack of income, lack of love and human kindness and touch is also a form of poverty. And it is complicated and involves so many aspects. Education, transportation, being able to get a job that pays a living wage, being able to get along with coworkers, clothing appropriate for work environment, having kids who get sick and have to stay home. I know there are so many situations that come into play that I am not thinking of. Driving during bad weather and having a reliable vehicle you can maintain.

Poverty is depressing because, for me, I am not using my skills and talents to help others. So, I reach out in any way I can, through here and through my blogs. I have one I have been writing for years and am starting up another one.

I am sorry about your friend treating you that way.

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