I used to be a spoilt little rich girl who got everything i asked for. i just went to my Dad and asked nicely and i would have a new car or those new shoes. Then my parents divorced, my mum had her leg amputated. my dad made a huge amount of debts and i was left to fend for myself. As hard as it was at the time, it was probably the best thing that ever happened to me. It was a huge slap in the face and one i badly needed. Now my mum is financially ok. my dad is doing better than ever. I have my own money that i earned myself. I really have the greatest appreciation for what i have. I wouldn't change the past one bit.(except i would rather my mum had not lost her leg)  I shudder to think how i would be now if things had stayed the same.