Personal Essay: The Effects Of Poverty In The United States

Poverty and The Effects Poverty is a never ending, timeless concept. Many people suffer from it, and it has been a topic of concern for great and small people. There have been many discussions and promises to fight and end said poverty, yet it is still something we as a country continue to face. I am one of those considered to be in poverty, and I will not argue that fact. Being impoverished is a sad and overwhelming reality for all too many people. There have been multiple recessions in American, we always seem to bring our economy back. Yet in each and every recovery of the economy, the issue of poverty still exists. Poverty affects all of us, yet some seem to pretend it doesn’t exist. I am here, as an example, that those people
I am a single mother, living in an income based apartment, also known as Section 8 housing. I receive government assistance in the forms of SNAP (food stamps), medical coverage, and PIPP (a utilities assistance program). Without these programs, I would not be able to put a roof over my children’s heads, feed them, get them medical care, or have the electric needed to run the lights and appliances in my home. There are many out there that survive exactly the way I am. Although, sometimes I feel as if I am not surviving but merely existing. The life I lead is not an easy one or a proud one, but it is what I am living at this
After three months, I found us an apartment, that while not perfect, was our own. I have never experienced that level of desperation since, but that does not mean I am above it all now. As I mentioned previously, my children and I, are still the recipients of many governmental programs. We have stood in similar food pantry lines that were shown in the video on poverty in Akron, Ohio, that was presented in class. Even with the assistance we receive, sometimes we need to supplement it occasionally. There is no pride left in me when it comes to providing for my