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MY QUIETEST BATTLE - THE FINANCIAL STRUGGLE NOBODY KNEW

My quietest battle was not about relationship or school. It was about money. Financial trouble.

There was a time in my life when I had nothing. I mean nothing. I would open my account balance and see zero. I had bills to pay, my family was expecting from me, but I had no source of income. And the worst part is, nobody knew.

Outside, I was looking fine. I would dress well, smile, post on WhatsApp. But inside my room, at night, I would stay awake till 3am just thinking. How will I make money? What can I do? How will I survive next month? My mates were making money online, some were working, but my own story was different. I felt stuck.

I could not tell anybody. I was ashamed. How will I tell people I don't have money to eat? People will laugh at me. So I kept it inside. Every night, I was in my room, pressing my phone, searching how to make money, how to start something with small capital. I tried many things and failed. That period taught me loneliness.

Sometimes I would cry silently so that my roommate would not hear. It was a quiet battle, because I was fighting it alone. No noise, no announcement. Just me and my thoughts.

How did I overcome it? I started small. I stopped waiting for big money. I started doing small small jobs, anything legal. I started selling things online, I started writing for people, Small small, money started coming. Not much, but it was something. I learned to manage the little I had.

What did it teach me? It taught me that money trouble can humble you. It taught me to be patient, to not compare myself with others....It taught me that nobody will come to save you, you have to stand up for yourself.....And it taught me to save, even if it's small.

Today, I am not yet rich, but I am not where I was...I can feed myself, I can sort small bills...And I am proud because I fought that battle quietly and I did not give up.

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Comments · 4

@emreal(72)· 15h
Financial battle is a strong one, I completely understand what you went through. That phase of life is deadly. I am glad you are better
@jza(69)· 21h
This is an important lesson, some people think too proud to do small jobs. They think they are beyond that, and that kills their opportunities to come out on top. I am glad you mention this because many people need to hear that even doing small jobs you can come out of a slump. That said, you do need to use your network to get new jobs opportunities or business opportunities. You need to have a quick mind to identify value and how to extract it. Someone that knows how to sell will never be broke.
@indiaunited(71)· 22h
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@guerrero90(51)· 1d
"This is one of the most honest, raw, and powerful posts I have ever read on Hive. The part where you said you smiled outside but cried in silence inside your room hit me deeply. I am from Cuba, and I know exactly what it feels like to have zero in your bank account, to feel that pressure from your family, and to try to hide the struggle so people won't judge you. You are absolutely right: 'nobody is coming to save you, you have to defend yourself.' Starting small is the only way. I am so proud of you for fighting that quiet battle and winning. Today you might not be rich, but you are a survivor. Thank you for sharing this; it will inspire many."