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Scenario

Why childhood poverty shapes adult behavior even after economic circumstances change

I grew up poor and now have money but I still buy the generic brands and check prices obsessively and my wealthy partner thinks my 'frugality' is charming but it is actually trauma.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Economic insecurity creates lasting psychological patterns that persist even when material conditions improve, affecting identity and relationships.

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Zera
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Inequality — the data and the debate?”

Peri

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.

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