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I'm embarrassed by my family. We don't have money like my friends, what should I do?

Profile: iamalwaysfree313
iamalwaysfree313 on Sep 23, 2015
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you shouldn't feel embarrassed, because money cant buy happiness and money is not what at the end a person needs, a person needs love , family ... money will only get problems you should feel proud of who you are not of how much money you have or your parents make because your parents try their best to put you in good schools and good society you should be grateful that you have food to eat weekly or daily some people die of hunger, every 5 seconds a child dies of hunger, so money isn't a thing money you could loose it easily and gain it easily money isn't life
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Anonymous on Sep 23, 2015
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There is no need to feel embarrassed. If you have what you need then that is all that matters. I'm sure, just like my family, your parents work hard to provide for you and that is all that matters. You shouldn't feel embarrassed because there is nothing embarrassing about working hard to provide for y our family
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Anonymous on Sep 25, 2015
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I used to think that about my family and i would never invite my friends over to my house because i thought it wasn't as nice as theirs or i would be embarrassed that it was to small. Then one day I was like i don't care what they think if they judge me because my family doesn't have a lot of money then they're not my real friends.
Profile: hosannajoy
hosannajoy on Sep 26, 2015
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Try to focus on who you are and the character you have instead of comparing your situation to that of other people :) Your family may have financial issues while other families don't, but other families may have other issues which your family doesn't :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 30, 2015
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Sometimes it can be hard to be in a different economic class than your friends, especially if shopping or going out is something you enjoy. However, there is nothing to be ashamed of, because money isn't something that reflects on the kind of person you are, which is what really matters.
Profile: Maisie4y
Maisie4y on Oct 6, 2015
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Don't out too much value on money. Your friends, if they are good friends, won't care, and neither should you.
Profile: Resilience221
Resilience221 on Oct 12, 2015
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I don't know how old you are, but if your family is doing their best to support you, you should be thankful for that (this is not a lecture, just a positive way of looking at things.) Unfortunately, we can't all be rich, and if your friends put you down then they are not your friends.
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Anonymous on Oct 22, 2015
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I understand how you feel, my parents had money problems growing up, this doesn't change how your friends feel about you though, money does not make a person. don't let this affect how you feel around your friends, i doubt it matters to them how much money you have
Profile: marvelousBeauty65
marvelousBeauty65 on Oct 23, 2015
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Your friends like you because of you, not because the amount of money you have. Do not feel embarressed about your situation. Your friends will understand. If they don't understand, maybe you should talk to them about this. Maybe they didn't see it your way.
Profile: sunnybarnacle
sunnybarnacle on Oct 24, 2015
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I have had moments as such,and I understand the embarrassment. What pulled me through was knowing that there was more to things than the materialistic gains. For instance,not having as much money made me appreciate what I had more,and it also helped me realise how hard my parents worked for the family! It created stronger familial bonds,and it humbled me a great deal. Sure,I can't spend as lavishly,nor live as fabulously as some. But,I've learnt to appreciate. :)
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