Is it normal to be embarrassed about having more money and functional family?

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I live in a small town in Arkansas. Very few people are above poverty. Also, almost everyone has a dysfunctional family and a terrible home life. My family is just above the poverty line and only slightly dysfunctional (at least my immediate family), but we're doing great for someone in this town. I try to make it seem like we're not as well off as we actually are, but I can't completely hide my house and lifestyle from everyone. I don't want to have a crappy screwed up life and be dead broke. I just want it to seem like it to other people. I just don't want to be seen as spoiled.

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  • Short4Words
    8 years ago

    Normal but you shouldn't be shy about it. If other people hate on you or find it offensive then it's their problem.

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  • jaymesfairless
    8 years ago

    You're fine, Stay happy, that's a good feeling to have.. Help others. Don't feel bad about your wealth or success.. Share it. You really succeed when you help further everyone.

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  • Floppyduckwing
    8 years ago

    Normal to try to fit in, I guess. But, hey, if someone's so set on liking or not liking you just because of the stuff you have - or haven't got - then they,re just not worth the fuss. They like you for being you - or don.t bother with them, bro. Yo.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    8 years ago

    Coolbeans

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  • wistfulmaiden
    8 years ago

    No you should be grateful and thank God you're not worse off

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