what is poverty like

An economically-disadvantaged child. – Photo credit: via Canva

Community, Joy

11 ways growing up poor effects people in ways the wealthy don’t understand

Tod Perry

10/17/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026