This Is Uncomfortable

It’s not my fault I was poor

Jun 1, 2023
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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
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