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mikevago t1_j3o7xv6 wrote

And, again, not directed at OP at all because to his credit he didn't do this, but any time you hear "this person saved $10,000 a year, why can't you?" it's inevitably a 26 year old who earns six figures and has no dependents. Like, I'm 47, have seen my income steadily increase for my entire adult life, and only just got to the point where this kid is. So — surprise! — I wasn't able to save any money while struggling to pay rent and raising two kids on credit card debt.

And let's be clear, I had it easy! Middle-class upbringing, in a town with great public schools, graduated from a state university without a dime of debt, no serious medical issues, no real family drama — but I live in NYC, it's expensive, and I don't work in finance or tech, so it's hard to get by.

Which is all to say that being in the financial position OP is in is exceptional, and we need to remind ourselves of that sometimes.

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lovelikemeow OP t1_j3o6qb6 wrote

A simple way of tracking via Excel spreadsheet.

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I have quite a few problems with my reproductive health, so the goal of this was to see

  1. how menstruation impacted the amount of poops I have.

  2. Show my OB/GYN I really meant it when I said I think I poop more than the average person.

  3. Sheer curiosity.

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