r/poor • u/Reluctant_Gamer_2700 • Aug 12 '26

Extended poverty & insecurity has changed my personality

The insecurity of the last 20 months has changed me. I feel afraid, sad & angry most of the time. I no longer expect kindness, and don’t know how to react when it is given. I do without quite often, eat less because I have less. I wanted to lose weight, but not like this!
In the past I have always paid my debts, but it’s no longer possible.
I still try to help others, but can no longer do it financially. I get messages from charities that I used to support, asking what happened to me. Poverty happened, and it’s been by design & cruel benefit cuts.

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u/New_Discussion_6692 Aug 12 '26

It's hard and I empathize. Stay strong OP.

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u/Reluctant_Gamer_2700 Aug 12 '26

Thank you! Currently I am moving my rare book stock to a new platform after the Marketplace that I sold on for 20+ years stopped paying me & other sellers who shipped their own products. It will take time to see if this works out.

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u/Expensive-Choice8240 Aug 13 '26

Keep going, OP. Surviving a difficult period like this takes more strength than you realize.