🤯 YOU ARE DESIGNED TO BE POOR 🤯

Okay, deep breath. Here goes... I always thought poverty was about bad choices or lack of effort. Like, "pull yourself up by your bootstraps," right?

Life isn't that simple. It's like we're all playing a game, but some of us start with way less than others. Imagine playing Monopoly where someone else already owns half the board and you start with $10. Good luck winning that, right?

That's kinda what poverty feels like. You're constantly playing catch-up, and the odds are stacked against you. Crappy schools, unsafe neighborhoods, no healthcare... it's like an endless cycle that's almost impossible to break. 💔

And the worst part? It's not just individuals who suffer. We ALL pay the price for inequality. More crime, higher healthcare costs, wasted potential... it affects everyone.

This isn't about blame or guilt. It's about understanding. It's about recognizing that poverty isn't a personal failing, it's a systemic issue. And it's about doing something to change it. 💪

I'm not an expert, but I'm learning. I'm listening to people's stories, reading books, and having tough conversations. And I'm starting to realize that we all have a role to play in creating a more just world. ✨

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