My daughter's private school friends want playdates at our apartment and I'm calculating whether I can afford to buy name-brand snacks so they don't see we're poor.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're trying to protect your child from shame while managing the financial strain of keeping up appearances.
“Where Are You with Poverty and identity?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.