"I grew up in a very low income household. The power or water was always getting shut off, never any food in the kitchen, but we survived. Now, I’m doing quite well for myself, and I’m providing my daughter a life I couldn’t have when I was growing up. But I hate spending money. I never want to buy anything or splurge on something because I always revert back to, “I may need this for the power or water or whatever bill didn’t get paid this month” when in fact it’s not something I have to worry about anymore. I wear clothes that I’ve had for 10 years. If I want something, I convince myself I don’t need it. If there is something I really want I’ll try to find every excuse not to buy it. It’s probably not something that’s overtly apparent but I think it’s a mindset that more than just myself sits with."