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108 8 small things people who grew up without much money still do as adults no matter how comfortable they are now—and every single one of them is less about frugality and more about a promise they made to the child who went without

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Christian Kelly @ Silicon Canals 1 place · today 13:00 EDT

8 small things people who grew up without much money still do as adults no matter how comfortable they are now—and every single one of them is less about frugality and more about a promise they made to the child who went without

These seemingly quirky habits aren't about saving money—they're sacred rituals that honor the resourceful child you once were, silent promises whispered across decades to a younger self who learned that security could vanish as quickly as next month's rent.

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