Saturday, November 26, 2011
Poverty (:-{/{) My Unwanted Experience
My family and I were negatively affected by poverty. We lived in it for many years. Although my mother and father worked, we struggled to keep food on the table, clothes on our bodies, and a roof over our heads. Poverty is a condition that no one should have to experience, but hey, life is unfair and people go through things. We made the best of this situation by being thankful for the things that we did have access to. Although, there is really nothing good about living in poverty, the unconditional love that I shared with my family and neighborhood friends kept me very happy. Having the support of loving, caring, & positive people was priceless. Having my family and friends in my life was better than playing with any toy. I have learned to be strong and give to others who are less fortunate. This was one positive thing that gave me the strength to cope with poverty as a child. My father and mother did not earn a lot of money so they constantly encouraged my siblings and I to get a good education so that we would not end up like them. Unfortunately the cycle continues all over the world. Change is possible and is currently underway because there is always at least 1 person who is willing to commit to it!
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I also grew up in a family where poverty was evident. We are lucky to have had our family to support ourselves throughout all of the difficult times. My parents themselves did not have the opportunity to get an education so they made it available to me. Since my parents came from another country, they were not aware of all the government support that was and is available to low income families. Since I can appreciate the benefits and support from certain government and agencies that cater to assisting families in these conditions, I am always looking for resources that I can relay to families in need.
ReplyDeletePoverty is something that I think a few people experience, but some are ashame to talk about it. I grew up in a poverty situation myself. My mother worked until her health failed, and well, I won't discuss the other part of my family. Let's just say, it wasn't easy. Life isn't a bed of roses anyway. We have to make the best of whatever situation we find ourself in. Just because we experienced poverty, we didn't stay there. Good Luck. I also enjoyed your piece on Ethophia, they came to mind because I constantly hear about the wather and hunger situation.
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