That pink apron became my reality check. Right there, covered in flour and cinnamon, watching another man walk away with a life I told myself I didn't want—but really, it was a life I didn't believe I deserved.

Most people think being poor just means having less.
The truth is, poverty costs more — in money, in freedom, in opportunity, and in mental clarity.
You pay more for basic needs. You lose future options before you even realize they exist.
And if you don't make a conscious decision to change the game you're playing, you'll keep paying a hidden tax every single day.