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Why childhood poverty creates lasting psychological effects

I grew up poor and now make good money but I feel guilty buying nice things and also resentful that I still feel like I do not deserve what I have earned.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Economic trauma can persist long after financial circumstances change, making prosperity feel fraudulent even when legitimately achieved.

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