Hey y’all, Blove here. I had to sit down and really talk about something that’s been heavy on my heart lately—the real cost of living. Not the numbers they throw around on TV. Not what the politicians keep saying. But the real-life day-to-day struggle folks like us are facing.
It hit me the other day when I bought a simple meal—just a salad and two lamb chops—for $15. I stared at the receipt and thought, "When did surviving get so expensive?"
“I remember when $200 filled up an entire cart. Now, it barely covers 15 or 20 items. That’s not just inflation. That’s robbery with a smile.”
And it ain’t just me feeling it. Everywhere I go, someone’s shaking their head at the prices. The worst part? The people who already had the least are the ones being hit the hardest.
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Growing up Black in America, I saw how much we had to hustle just to get the basics. Underfunded schools. Low job access. Food deserts. Constant pressure to make a way out of no way. Even dreaming big felt expensive sometimes.
And now? Now it’s like we’re all just trying to breathe under the weight of prices that keep rising while paychecks stay the same.
But let me be real—I didn’t just sit around waiting for the world to change. I started preparing.
I stock my pantry with long-lasting basics like salt, oats, powdered milk, honey, and beans—things that stretch far and keep you full. I got smart about it, even planning for emergencies. Yes, that means I keep protection at home too—like a strong bow and other tools—because when things get real, we gotta be ready to defend our peace.
Money-wise, I’ve been getting wiser. I use credit cards for the perks, but I pay them off every month—no interest, no debt traps. That came from lessons I learned back in the day, watching my family stretch food stamps to the very last dollar. We didn’t have much, but we made it work.
Now, I want more than survival. I want real, lasting change. Especially in this election year, we need action—not just speeches.
“Economic justice isn’t just a dream—it’s a right. And it’s time we demand it for all communities, not just the ones in power.”
So to everyone reading this—stay ready, stay wise, and above all, keep your faith strong. We can’t always change what’s happening around us, but we can change how we respond.
Thanks for letting me share. I hope this message encourages you to think deeper, speak louder, and keep pushing—even when life gets hard. Because if we stand together, we can rise above this mess.
