Being Poor
I grew up in poverty. When I was a kid I was surrounded by a big big family which was very rare. There was many people at the house we lived at. I was raised by women so things were different but it wasn't until I realised like last year that how poor I grew up. Now I'm not complaining. I was not a very nice child growing up, I was very bad and evil. If I didn't get what I wanted then I would be horrible to my mother and grandmother, Even my great grandmother. It wasn't until I realised last year how easy i had it but that's there poverty comes in. I made my family broke always wanting things like toys and video games and sweets and chocolate etc. I was a really spoilt kid and I made my family broke because of what I wanted now don't get me wrong I was loved very very much by my family but what I'm saying what I feel. I really did not know what being poor was when I was young. Until I did realise how bad we was living. We always had food and drink in the house and the house was very warm and cosy and the electricity was always on we never went out without the essential that mattered but when it came to rent and bills then things were really bad. Like I said I never knew what being broke was so this was all new to me but taking it 20 years for me to realise that was too long. I should have understood more and everything but maybe they didn't want to put that worry on me but as a teenager I knew when we moved out after my mother's mum passed away. I knew how bad we was living. No hot water no hot meals no hot radiators on a cold morning I mean we froze to death and nobody helped us after her mother passed away the family didn't care about us because we had no money to give them. It was horrible. But we managed. We used what we had to keep warm and didn't complain. Yes it was very extremely hard but we survived those cold autumn and winters. They say that how you grow up affects your health and life. I do believe this and I believe that's why in my family we haven't lived long. I was lucky to see 4 generations until I was 10 or 11. But what I want people to know is please don't look at me different I really want to scream it so the world can hear but I just want anyone to know that I am human and I'm a changed man I am very respectful and I do my very best in life because that is all we can do. We can only try. Thanks for reading this. Take care. Cal
@CallumKing2000 How blessed you are to have been able to have 4 generations in your home. ♡ I'm so proud of you for opening up and sharing your story. How brave of you. Sometimes in life, things happen that are beyond our control. But all we can do is embrace them, tackle the day, learn, and grow. Growing up in proverty is tough but one thing I learned is that no situation is forever. As parents, sometimes we choose to keep our kids in the dark on certain things as to not worry them. Shelter, food, clothing, etc are all those things that are not the responsibility of the children. Children didn't ask to be born and that should not be their burden to carry. They should be able to be carefree. ♡ I'm sorry you feel like you were a bad or evil kid, Cullum. I don't know how you were, but please remember kids will be kids. We all make mistakes in life and do good and bad. Making mistakes does not make you a bad person. It just makes you, well, a person. You being young and want toys, candy, chocolate, etc does not mean you made your family broke. All kids want these things. It's just a part of life and it's ok to want. Bless your family's heart for still making sure you had your needs met and some of your wants... but most importantly for making sure you were surrounded by love. ♡ It seems you have matured in many ways and I am so proud of you being who you are. Keep on making such great, positive changes and being the best version of you! ☆ Take care!
hey, I'm here to say that you don't have to blame yourself for what you've been through, it is very motivational to hear that you saw 4 generations in your home, remember to always take care of others but don't forget about yourself, you are young and can have a very beautiful life, maybe you can give your family the life you didn't have, remember to treat people with kindness, thank you for sharing this.
Despite how ungrateful your past self was, you are very mature for coming forward and realising your parents' effort to support you and make you happy when you were younger. Continue your caretakers' kindness and I'm sure they will be happy to know they were able to raise a son who's changed for the better, and whose happiness remains.
@CallumKing2000
Hi Callum, thank you for sharing such a heartfelt story. It takes a lot of courage to reflect on your past and open up about your experiences, especially when those memories are difficult to look back on. Please know that you’re not alone in this—your words truly resonate, and I think many people, myself included, can relate to what you’ve been through. I want to reassure you, Callum, that you were just a child at the time. Children ask for toys, treats, and comfort—it’s natural. It doesn’t make you "bad" or "evil" in any way. You were simply a kid trying to make sense of your world and your feelings. Looking back now, it’s clear that you’ve grown and learned so much, and that’s something to be proud of. You were deeply loved by your family, and they did everything they could to protect you from the burdens they were carrying because they love you.
The fact that you can now reflect on your past with such maturity shows just how incredible you’ve become. Growing up in tough circumstances is incredibly hard, and it’s easy to think we should have understood more or done better. But in reality, you were doing the best you could at the time. Now that you’ve turned that into respect, gratitude, and positive change, it speaks volumes about your strength. What matters now is the person you are today—the love and growth you’re nurturing in your life. You don’t need to carry the weight of guilt from your past, because none of it was your fault. You were just a child. We all make mistakes as we grow, and those mistakes give us the opportunity to learn, change, and approach life with a deeper understanding.
I also want to acknowledge that we all go through similar challenges at some point in our lives. I know it takes a lot of courage to come to terms with our past, but like you, we can be grateful for the love we have. With understanding and care, we work things out together. It’s truly beautiful. It’s never easy, but there’s always hope, and love is a powerful force. You’ve embraced that, and it’s clear you’ve experienced that beautiful moment of growth. Thank you again for sharing your story, Callum. You’ve inspired me, and I’m sure many others as well. You’ve come so far, and I believe the best is yet to come for you and your family. Keep moving forward with the same strength and kindness. You’re doing great. Take care of yourself! Sending so much love and warm hugs to you and your family. 💖