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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Called the poverty line for a reason.  If you are at that point you are in actual poverty.  Not just having trouble making ends meet. [/quote]

I agree.    OP, what do you mean by "struggling"?  How many days a week do you and your daughter go without food, because you can't afford it?   Do you frequently need to choose between washing your hair, and brushing your teeth--because you can't afford both toothpaste and shampoo?   Do you stuff rags in  the walls/floors of your home because there are holes and you can't afford to get them repaired?[/quote]

OP here.  What I mean by "struggling" is that my credit is not good.  A roof over my head and food on the table are my priorities.  I have both toothpaste and shampoo and running water to use them with, thank god.  I don't have to stuff rags in the walls/floors of my home because I rent and maintenance is good, but I'll probably be a lifelong renter, because, as I said, my credit is not good.

I think you misunderstood the intent of my post.  What I meant is that NO ONE in this country should have to live the way you describe.  What I meant is that it's virtually impossible to    NOT live the way you describe with an income of $22K for a family of four.  [/quote]

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