"Despite an upper-middle class background, I faced an overlooked dysfunctional childhood with neglect," one shared. "Just because a child is rich doesn't mean they have a good home life." " “People don’t understand it can be bad from the inside,” another said.
Navigating personal boundaries with in-home help can be complex. One complained, "Can't I eat my cereal without the maid interfering?" Another felt uncomfortable being seen as lazy while the maid's daughter worked.
Wealthy individuals struggle for recognition as their privilege often overshadows accomplishments. "People devalue your achievements because your parents are rich,” says one, while another retorts, "I’m not rich, you’re just reckless with money."
Despite privilege, stereotypes exist surrounding success. “Though economically better off, people misjudge me as spoiled because we had a bigger house. Despite working since age 13 and buying my own car, I constantly face assumptions about not having to work hard," a Redditor shared. I had a job from 13