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Wen Wen's Class Anxiety Story
- Wen Wen Yang shared her personal struggle with class anxiety after moving from a poor background into the middle class.
- She felt lost navigating new social norms and often dodged social situations to avoid judgment.
Shift From Shame to Systemic View
- Wen Wen realized that her shame stemmed from internalizing societal blame for poverty.
- She shifted to understanding systemic barriers rather than personal failure.
Frugal Choices and Teeth Investment
- Wen Wen described avoiding consumerism and rationalizing purchases strictly by need or problem-solving.
- She identified her favorite recent purchase as an expensive invisible teeth straightener, a significant investment for her.