I Never Learned to Use Money for Fun or Self-Care

Growing up, I was shamed for spending money on myself.

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To this day (I’m in my early 40s) my dad will say something if he sees that I upgraded anything in my home or took a trip with my family. Something like, “must be nice” or “since you have so much money”. It still affects me in a negative manner.