Childhood memories of poverty from "summary" of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
Growing up, my siblings and I were no strangers to the harsh realities of poverty. We didn't have much in terms of material possessions, but what we lacked in material wealth, we made up for in resilience and resourcefulness. Our parents, though unconventional in their approach to parenting, taught us the value of making do with what we had, no matter how little that may be. I remember the times when we would go without food for days on end, scavenging for scraps wherever we could find them. It was during those desperate moments that I learned the true meaning of hunger and the lengths one would go to satisfy it. Despite our dire circumstances, my parents always tried to shield us from the harsh realities of our poverty, painting a picture of a world filled with endless possibilities and opportunities. Our home, if you could even call it that, was a dilapidated shack in the middle of nowhere. It was a constant reminder of our lack of stability and security, but it was also a place where we forged some of our fondes...
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