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.
Economic insecurity creates lasting psychological patterns that persist even when material conditions improve, affecting identity and relationships.
“Where Are You with Inequality — the data and the debate?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.