Childhood was marked by poverty, with parents earning minimum wage and lacking formal education. The family lived in South Seattle during the 1980s, sharing a cramped two-bedroom home without basic appliances. Childhood experiences included receiving free school lunches, which carried feelings of shame and embarrassment. Parents had limited time to spend with children, resulting in a lack of family activities, leaving them unsupervised and engaged in unhealthy distractions like excessive TV and video games.
Growing up poor in the 1980s in South Seattle, my family faced constant struggles with finances, lack of health insurance, and minimal parental guidance due to their work schedules.
My parents’ limited education and low-income jobs meant there were no meaningful family outings, enriching experiences, or even attendance at school events, leaving us to fend for ourselves.
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