“I cry every time I suddenly have to buy the next size up for my kids. EVERY TIME.”

"After my recent breakup of a 4-year relationship with someone I thought I would spend my life with, moving out of our cozy home into an empty and quiet little apartment has provided me with so much PEACE. It’s bittersweet, but the peace of mind is priceless, and it wasn’t until these last few weeks that I realized I haven’t felt that in a while."

"As the father of an 18-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, it's even tougher when you realize you don't have to buy bigger sizes anymore because they're basically grown. 😭"

"I relate to this a lot. I was able to pay for part of college with the money from my dad’s life insurance policy. Combined with scholarships and financial aid, I was able to avoid taking out significant student loans. It was HUGE to get through college almost debt-free, but I’d much, much rather have student loan debt and still have my dad. I know people lose loved ones AND have student loans, though, so I am grateful for the money. Whenever anyone found out I didn’t have loans, they’d say they were jealous, and I get it, but it always made me feel weird."

"I bought a magnolia, and a rock, and PAID to have them delivered AND planted/placed. Never felt more grown-up."

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