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[quote=Anonymous]I was one of 6 kids, three fathers. First stepdad cheated and left my stay at home mom for the other woman. Landlord immediately evicted us. Moved states, ended up homeless and lived in a shelter for a few weeks before moving to a trailer that didn’t even have a kitchen floor. Moved states again, new stepdad worked at fast food chains and wherever he could. Mom still stayed home. We lived on 10k a year, as a family of 8. Lots and lots of ramen and eggs.

I scored well on the act and sat, got good grades, went to school on full scholarship. Ended up transferring schools to switch fields, but left before graduating when I got pregnant with my first. Got married, had kids, endured years of verbal and emotional abuse as a stay at home mom. Finally found a way to get out and work a few hours each week, and finally left the abusive ex. I took a huge leap of faith when I left, and struggled for about a year while I established my business. Grew my client base, added value each year, and brought home six figures at 29, two years after divorce. Business keeps booming, and while I wouldn’t consider myself rich I almost hit 200k this year, and with dh we are well into the 300s hhi. If all goes well I will hit 450k this year.

I never ever dreamed I would have the life we do, or the capacity to earn the money I do. Or that I would be the one in my household with the higher earning potential. I have learned the sky is the limit, anything is achievable if you set your mind to it and work hard. [/quote]

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