Why You Don't Need To Comment On My "Spoiled" Lifestyle | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics and Activism

Why You Don't Need To Comment On My "Spoiled" Lifestyle

A note from a so called "stuck up spoiled only child."

637
Why You Don't Need To Comment On My "Spoiled" Lifestyle
Kathryn Autrey
"I can just imagine you not getting your way having a fit. Whenever I imagine it, you always have a little crown on your head, but the crown is always a little crooked. In one hand you have a scepter, and in the other you have a guide on getting what you want." - A friend about me

Let me start off with a disclaimer: this article was not written to rant about how people aren't allowed to express their opinions.That isn't what this is about.

I have always believed everyone is entitled to think whatever they want about me based on the experiences I give them, but recently I have grown a bit frustrated with this "spoiled only child" label that I seem to have gained. People are less willing to get to know the real me because they see that I own materialistic items, and presume that all I am is a spoiled princess. Often, I am labeled shallow and unable to understand other's misfortunes because I was not in their position.

I was told to check my privilege, and that my spoiled upbringing has led me to be less empathetic towards others.

And to that, I say, "With all due respect, check your manners." Personally, the line of respect for one another was crossed when you tried to tell me who I was and what I felt. How can you question my feelings of "empathy" towards a topic or person when you've never even asked me. You made an assumption based on my lifestyle, and on the fact that I do enjoy materialistic items from time to time.

You mock or question my ability to care for others, but then turn around and start speaking of the things you would do if you had all the money in the world.

The reality of the situation from my perspective is that, because my lifestyle is not benefiting someone directly, it is an issue. But, when I am helping pay for food or spending my money on anyone but me, suddenly there is no problem.

Quite honestly, my issue doesn't fully lay with the jokes and judgments. Once people get to know me, their opinions tend to change, and I can accept the little jabs here and there. But please, think before you speak. It's not your place to figure out my life because the reality is you probably don't know the first thing about it. There are things to speak and joke about, and there are things that should sometimes stay to yourself.

I think rather than telling me to work on myself and change who I am, it's time you figure out your own priorities, especially considering you'll never find me stepping into your life making accusations or assumptions.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

4417
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

450647
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

22313
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

45211
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments