Everything in the world revolves around money. It controls every aspect of your life. Your relationship, health just everything. It is so disgusting. You can't live without it. It's so evil and you waste your whole life chasing it. Some succeed some never do. I’m starting to realize money doesn’t just buy things — it controls peace of mind.
When you’re struggling financially, it follows you everywhere. You wake up thinking about it. You go to sleep thinking about it. Every bill feels heavy. Every unexpected expense feels like a disaster waiting to happen.
People say “money isn’t everything,” but it’s hard to believe that when not having enough money affects your mental health, your stress levels, your relationships, your future, and even your sense of self-worth.
It’s exhausting constantly calculating:
“Can I afford this?”
“What happens if something goes wrong?”
“How am I supposed to get ahead when I’m barely surviving?”
And the worst part is how invisible the struggle feels. You still have to smile, go to work, answer messages, act normal — while your mind is constantly overwhelmed by fear and pressure.
I don’t even want luxury anymore. I just want stability. I want to breathe without feeling guilty. I want one month where I’m not stressed about money every single day.
People who’ve never been in this position don’t understand how much financial stress can slowly destroy you mentally. It’s not just about being broke. It’s about feeling trapped.