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“My story is not a typical story of poverty or unemployment.

I am from a university educated, high socio-economic background.

I guess if anything, my story shows this can happen to anyone.”

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Members give us invaluable professional

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“It’s important to balance my necessities and treats, payment by payment. I am able to manage some months easier than others. I feel guilty for buying hobby items, but life involves having fun things too.”

“I do focus too much of my time on money, but when

every dollar counts it becomes a way of living: day

by day, week by week, payment by payment.”

“I had to leave my family and my friends

behind so that I was able to get a job

and support myself.”

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“I use the City Mission and other places, NILS for getting a fridge and washing machine, that’s how I can do it. I pay for my daughter’s braces, and dancing lessons. I want to give her the best possible chance to stay off drugs.”

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These quotes come from contributors to the TasCOSS Bottom Line Blog which provides a place for stories told by Tasmanians about what it’s like to live on a low income. Check it out at: bottomlinebloggers.wordpress.com

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