My parents have not helped me out at all, and I have lived in poverty. And though I have suffered, it's also exhilarating, and I don't know that I would take it back. Because when I do become a (crypto) millionaire, OH it's going to feel so good! Even though I'm technically in poverty, it still feels good to look around me and know that I do this all on my own with my own business.
And actually, glad I ran into this, because my good friend and I were just conversing the other day about whether it does make a person happier to make it on their own. Studies show! Good to know! 😉