Growing up in a small town with my family was always a struggle. We didn't have much money, and things were tough for us. My parents worked hard to provide for us, but it was never enough. I remember watching them stress about bills and putting food on the table, all while trying to make ends meet.
I learned at a young age that if I wanted something in life, I had to go out and get it myself. That's when I started thinking of ways to earn easy money without having to work too hard for it. And let me tell you, manipulating people came naturally to me.
It wasn't long before I realized that using my charm and wits could get me what I wanted without breaking a sweat. Whether it was sweet-talking teachers into giving me special treatment or convincing classmates to do my assignments for me, there was nothing stopping me from getting what I desired.
But deep down inside, behind all the manipulation and mind games, there is still a part of me that yearns for stability and security – things that money can't buy no matter how cunning one may be.
My relationship with my family has always been complicated. On one hand, they are the ones who raised me and supported me through thick and thin. But on the other hand, their financial struggles have made life difficult for all of us.
I've always tried my best to hide our situation from others because being seen as poor is something that terrifies me more than anything else in this world. It's like admitting defeat – showing weakness where strength should be displayed instead.
I know deep down inside that running away from reality won't solve anything in the long run; sooner or later everything catches up with you no matter how good you are at playing pretend.
So here's hoping someday we'll find peace amidst chaos - maybe then we can finally start living rather than just surviving day by day.