Plights of Poor Not Poverty Part 2/ Everyone Isn't lying about Their Lives

   In my previous post explained the inexplicable people have for both people in poverty and for poor people for not fully being in poverty nor able to coupon clip their way to a comfortable living situation. Asking people (entire groups of people) to live paycheck to paycheck and never have a sense of financial comfort is not an acceptable solution. One because it shows that you lack basic empathy or compassion for your fellow human. That should always be at the top of the list because it is the most disturbing. That is not a standard of living, it is especially not one you can demand of other people. Other people who had different circumstances than you which worked out in your favor.. Secondly, it is an invalid argument so retire it. Lastly, not only is it an invalid argument and an inconsiderate thought process it is physically damaging. It is damaging to a person or family to live in perpetual state of fear of becoming destitute. Not only are people in poverty, and poor people more likely to get sick as a result of their lack of nutrition, their inability to stop working long enough to relax and allow their body the time necessary time to build its immune system instead of constantly depleting it the constant worry adversely affects your body. This is not hyperbole. This is proven fact. This is not even taking into account that they can not afford to receive medical attention. I know someone who ended up in the hospital because they were unable to see a doctor and attempted to power through until they couldn't. The inability to afford a doctor extends past having insurance, or the ability to pay the doctor but also the ability to miss work to get better. You can not ask that of someone to subject themselves to that because the reality that the system needs to be fixed is uncomfortable for you.

Plights of Poor Not Poverty

 
   In high school I had a conversation with a friend who was the child of a single mother where we came to the conclusion that we were both "lower middle class". We were poor, but not so poor to call ourselves poor. We always had food (even if occasionally the government or church helped provide it) and a good place to live. We could do a few fun things with friends but not everything they could do.
   The internet is littered with tips on how to stretch and save your money. Along with contemptuous comments about if an entire generation of people simply "worked harder" and utilized basic money saving techniques we would  magically be lifted out of poverty. The suggestion that an entire generation, or any of many job fields are simply "not working hard enough" to earn basic necessities, or comforts is ridiculous. First of all, if they have a job they are working hard enough to afford necessities. There is this weird lack of empathy that people have for any group they can label as other. People literally don't feel like refugees, immigrants or people in poverty are people, and therefore intrinsically deserving of basic dignity, compassion or necessities. I will never understand this attitude. Ever.

Another Jumanji Post/ Basically Bethany Appreciation Post

    I love the Bethany character sooo much! I love the new trend where just because a girl is popular doesn't mean she's awful (also see Spiderman). She is so self-aware and genuinely there for her friends, including Martha who she doesn't know/doesn't know well before detention and treats her rudely.

Quick Junmanji Post

Jumanji is actually a really fun movie. The actors are all super talented and hilarious.

Quick necessary background: that was a private school.
Evidence:
-Bethany didn't get sent to detention for major dress code issue. Idk why directors/wardrobe artists think girls can show their stomachs at school but that's not a thing. Even the cheerleaders don't,

Poppy is a Poppin' Rolemodel

Dear Makers of decent children's movies from a parent who watches the same movie over and over again: thank you!!
    Trolls is a lot of fun. It has catchy songs that aren't overly repetitive and don't make you want to scream into a pillow for an hour. There's a sarcastic character who speaks to my soul on many levels and lives out my dream of stopping an unasked spontaneous singer from singing. (Branch has his obvious flaw that should be mentioned, he treats Poppy badly. He's condescending and mean so as my daughter gets older we'll have a talk about how if a boy likes you he doesn't treat you like that.)The best part about Trolls is Poppy.