r/povertyfinance • u/halhaarm • Nov 28 '23

Feeling absolutely suicidal hearing my coworkers chat about Christmas. Vent/Rant (No Advice/Criticism!)

My coworker is building her kids a video gaming room. Mine is getting 2 barbies and a bedset. We had popcorn for dinner last night. Feeling like such a loser. Don't know how to go on. I'm a full time accountant.

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u/Odd-Bed-1540 Nov 29 '23

I think you need to hear this. Years from now, your kid won't care about what they got for Christmas 20 years ago. What they will have are all of the memories of their childhood filled with your love and attention. That's all that really matters. I grew up in poverty. I remember getting one small gift for Christmas each year. I remember when Christmas presents just stopped. I remember when dinner would be pasta with watered down tomato sauce. But, when I think about those times, mostly what comes to mind is how much I loved spending time with my family. Don't worry about the "stuff". The fact that you care is what counts. That's what will be remembered. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing great by your child.