What’s the Brokest Thing You’ve Done?

Real fam, what is the brokest thing you’ve ever done?

[@kryptonite9920]

Ever been so broke you just have a deep breath for lunch? Yeah, me too.

[@hdawn7190]

Katted Up freshman year of college I had sleep for dinner all the time

[@mimia.4810]

"A deep breath" 💀😂😂

[@Leps_]

Omg 😂

[@ericacooley7721]

😩😂😂

[@misshoneynevercame4832]

Sleep for dinner.

[@jessicaayo5035]

Lol calling in sick to work because I couldn’t afford to get there 🙃

[@cvb4117]

facts!!

[@321Venia]

Jessica Ayo I’ve done that before!!

[@denisevanhetkamp8932]

HAHAHA YES!

[@AlwaysLachell]

Guilty!!!!!

[@renatagustafsson7003]

Yupppp

[@tjaspire]

To everyone judging Adrienne's story, many people in the entertainment industry go homeless pursuing this dream. It's not an easy road to take. People just don't understand.

[@lylablueabdul5503]

But she wasn't homeless. She just didn't have a damn car BY CHOICE she still don't have one now and she's rich.

[@lylablueabdul5503]

@Shandaece Alexander I KNOW what you are talking about. But it does not apply to Adrienne. TLC is a good example of famous and broke bcz they were. They were at the Grammys and didn't even have money to buy a sandwich. Mary J Blige was still living in the projects when her first single was played on the radio. I get it, but Adrienne was not that damn poor. She came from a working/middle class family, just like Jlo. I I frm NYC, know the area Adrienne grew up in. She was not broke.

[@Sonicxis4ever]

Lex Mahdina lol yes! In another video she mentioned that she doesn’t have a drivers license because she likes walking since she’s from nyc

[@seektruth5750]

Lex Mahdina it was broke to her, you can’t define someone’s story for them, it’s a real broke story

[@rainislovelyo_o2762]

Lex Mahdina right that wasn’t a broke thing

[@ShondraRenae]

Adrienne’s broke story was about going to a red carpet event though 😂😂

[@tavaurasmith]

BiRacialBeautee 😂😂😂😂

[@jasi7313]

Yeah but she was supposed to be this rich, famous celebrity. She couldn't even get car service

[@uncut_diamond2306]

Maaaadness looool

[@tinastardust7793]

Right. How dumb was that. 🙄

[@tinastardust7793]

@@shayrescu9150 Either way, it was still a dumb broke story.

[@Lbenning]

Having sleep for dinner 😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@aleshahahhernandez8595]

Leticia Benning yesssssssss!!!!

[@LadySavage]

Same girl.

[@missnaidene288]

Yesss Girl speak that truth ...

[@specialty_k]

On Thursday before payday!

[@stormieinapril9626]

You can say that again!!

[@gabbyquigley]

There should be NO shame in the broke struggle. We've all been there. You'll make it through! 🙌🏾

[@emanualcarr7408]

I'm assuming this show caters to people between the ages of 18 and 25 years old. The content reminds you of high school. Women in their 30's and 40's usually have more serious subject matter, politics or grown folk type relationship talk. It sounds like they pic the content on their own and NO professional director.

[@s.crockett5457]

PRAISE GOD!

[@dayshathurman9344]

Gabby Quigley I needed to read this. Because i’m going through it and have been for a little while now.

[@taytheetaurus]

Emanual Carr That’s the point of this show and what makes them different. Shows like The View & The Talk tend to focus on more political and serious topics. The Real has talked about serious topics such as politics & they talk about relationships all the time, but they always stayed true to the more “relaxed” setting. Yes it’s great & important to talk about more serious things, but too much of it makes the show rather heavy and can get hard to watch for casual viewers. The Real provides more of an escape from what the rest of these shows focus on. I’m sure they have a professional director because this style has definitely got them a bunch of success.

[@click2112]

Except when you steal stuff from businesses

[@thetruthhurts9220]

I paid for a frosty at Wendy’s with two cards. 🤣

[@nickid3928]

The Truth Hurts 😂

[@promise7407]

😳😂😂😂

[@Lakenmw]

😂😂😂

[@ashrogers4642]

Ohh you win

[@astoldbymuriel103]

You win

[@lisamcandrews8594]

I’m grateful for a washer and dryer. When I was 25 years old I left an abusive relationship with a two and six-year-old boys. We lived in a studio apartment, I had to do laundry in the bathtub for about two years.That was 38 years ago and I still am grateful for my washer and dryer.

[@jenc9468]

Girl I used to do that too when I was younger with my mom that’s not broke that’s being smart here machines be like 3 dollars for a small machine smh

[@josipa0105]

👏👏

[@SuperLinderella]

I just did this yesterday as I don't have a washing machine. I actually enjoyed it LOL

[@josettewebster4844]

We did that too growing up. Washing clothes in the bathtub. We lived on the 4th floor and had a fire escape so we hung our clothes on the fire escape to dry. If we needed something dried quick hung it in front of the fan

[@latoyataylor403]

OMG! I grew up with washer & dryer, so not having one when i moved out on my own was like....what is this?!?😳

[@leslybravo8157]

Brokest thing I’ve ever done was end up at a food bank 😭. A few weeks later the lord blessed me with an amazing job!

[@avafreeman336]

Praise God, He is good!

[@cam14dang]

Same here! I had .76 cents in my bank account. I Search for a food bank with my 6 year old daughter back then. We waited and lined up for almost 3 hours to get can goods, produce, bread and potatoes:)

[@doneeshacunningham9078]

Same sometimes that wasn't enough growing up

[@sheiladonkor524]

Congrats!

[@leslybravo8157]

Ava Freeman AMEN AMEN!

[@krissylee7363]

Down to my last $20 and bought my dog $12 dog food, and went to the dollar tree to buy eight cans of soup for me. Ate once a day, but my dog was feed ❤️

[@elshawnajenkins1731]

Love me some Dollar Tree.

[@CarmenxSullivan]

🐶💛

[@CoCo-eu1hg]

That is a great pet mommy been there before.

[@umile9501]

☝️👏👏👏💪👌

[@nnjddr]

I swear sometimes I wish we can claim pets on our taxes!

[@eleninzo]

I was so broke I closed my bank account at the credit union to get the $6 deposit

[@seekingpathways1045]

I could understand...

[@kaylawaters2691]

Not going to lie, I was going to do that too at one point in my life.

[@halieransom]

😭😭😅

[@joymtenzi2646]

Lol

[@calenajackson8772]

Lmao 🤣 oh I can remember them broke days but they really make you appreciate when you overcome and keeps you humble, well it should

[@katithimusyimi7032]

There was a time I was broke, an unemployed single Mom at the time, I once contemplated on breastfeeding my 4year old son at the time who had stopped breastfeeding while he was 11months. We literally had no food for a week. The thought of not being able to provide for your child is one I never want to experience ever again

[@outcast566]

I hope you never have to experience that again.

[@a_type_of_bug459]

That’s really beautiful I wish you all the wealth you deserve. Never give up 😄

[@kimorigecko2253]

ain't no tiddy gon provide that milk after 3 whole years lmaooo

[@nancy6231]

God bless your soul. You are a strong woman. Tough events in our lives only make us stronger. :)

[@amerthiban6987]

After hardships one gets a different view and understanding of life...I hope it’s all colorful for you ❤️

[@isaacjvalentin]

I get all excited when I find money in one of my pants... a gift from me to me 😅😂

[@feefs2139]

Lmao facts!

[@sheree1994sa]

lol

[@jocelynallem4870]

Isaac Valentin 😂😂😂

[@MG-xn5pi]

Yooooooo lol feels like Christmas or my Birthday

[@ChiTime]

Yessss me too

[@selfxcare]

One time, I was so broke, I put $1 worth of gas in my car and a complete stranger behind me in line gave me $10 so I could get a decent amount of gas to get home.

[@BriLoveMusic]

Awww 😊💕 That was sweet. Keep going sis. ❤

[@sashaprayslay196]

That was sweet.... you should pay it forward!

[@ericaaguilar9300]

Wow, so weird that I’m reading this. I only had a dollar to put in my gas tank today. Sending u all the love & light!

[@sashaprayslay196]

Erica Aguilar Things are going to get better... keep praying and trusting.🤗

[@ericaaguilar9300]

SashaPraySlay thank u🧡

[@rainbowcharcoal4315]

I would ALWAYS look around for events at my community college cause they usually served food like pizza or sandwiches and I would take some home for dinner

[@halena539]

rainbow charcoal This! Yes you are so right!

[@SimoneUmba]

This is me in college now😂

[@beigelover95]

😿😿😿

[@blaqmermaiid]

This video pops up right when im at my brokest moment and counting coins to see if I can make it through the week 😐🤔 yall wish me luck

[@Anonymous_JK_Lover]

Same 😞

[@sariahjohnson7237]

Im sorry

[@stacyvega4991]

Praying for you

[@tiffanybroomes584]

❤️

[@ChrissyFraser]

The brokest thing I’ve ever done was just yesterday I had only $.11 in my bank account and I needed something to eat because I have class the whole day when I remembered that I had Chick-fil-A points and I had enough to get me a drink and some french fries and then I stole somebody’s receipt so I can fill out the survey to get a free chicken sandwich so I got my whole meal for free

[@passionateheart7635]

Christina Lorraine awww💜🙏🏽

[@j.conriquez4718]

Awww I hear you

[@empressnas]

U got to do what u gotta do girl

[@ofletcher6422]

Sounds smart to me

[@YPM498]

That’s clever ❤️when you’re broke you find creative ways to save money

[@jB-rj1pb]

Why do I want to cry!!! For the people in here who are currently struggling, you’re gonna make it out

[@blackbeautytrucker3277]

j B thank you ! I REALLY needed to hear this .

[@HuluKiwi]

As an Asian- rice and egg ain’t broke..that’s delicious

[@daphhhne2619]

With soy sauce 👌🏽

[@francesrobinson3119]

I’m hispanic and rice and egg is one of my fav foods 😂

[@ItsKatToria]

That is broke for most Americans families who have bacon , eggs , toast or pancakes with orange juice for breakfast.

[@heaven7370]

As a Brazilian, I can relate so much 👌😂

[@timdrake200]

@Ashley Monique that's what I was thinking lol

[@studentofthe_WORD]

The brokest thing I've ever done was I needed to take a professional picture for a job so my husband took me to JCPenney, we bought a shirt from there I remember it was $36.. I went to the bathroom put it on (of course hide the tag 🏷) and went upstairs to take the picture😩. Once I was done with the picture, changed my clothes and returned the shirt and get the $36 back. I was so paranoid, I thought the clerk will call the cops but they just handed me the money. I was so embarrassed having to do that but now I just laugh about it... Very humbling.

[@jessig9970]

I don't see that as being broke. I respect it though. Smart and go getter attitude! 👍👍👍

[@emiiimm7436]

that’s genius lol

[@zeesummers]

The napkin thing isn’t broke lol.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Right to me it's just smart...

[@royal-messenger]

Exactly

[@Jodha1]

Same thing I was thinking. Girl please try again

[@sammychris4929]

@@nickloveskangin Lol she's not from the pjs she is asian

[@chukie30]

Lol, I was just about to make this comment

[@KamalIsaiahMorales]

The brokest thing I’ve ever done was LIVING! 😂😭 it’s so expensive. Chilee. I need a rocket to mars or something

[@shanaburch2625]

😅

[@UTBBT]

I felt that in my spirit love 😭

[@deem132]

Kamal Morales Lmao facts I hate it here 😩

[@ayanomar1408]

I feel this HARD sometimes phew! it is aLOT

[@lilianarodriguez7384]

If you live in Cali! He'll of Expensive here. I'm ALWAYS BROKE

[@celifacejones]

Whew... let's see... Having to wash the same white shirt for school every night because we couldn't afford uniforms and I only had one (live in socal, not washing it was not an option). Sharing ramen with my sister every night for dinner. The nights she would say she was still hungry I would play games or read to her to keep her mind off of it. The next day I would save some of my lunch to bring her. My backpack often smelled like food bc of it and would get bullied for it. But she would be so happy for that apple or half a square pizza slice. Sold my bus pass to buy food for me and my sis - which meant I had to walk 2mi home whether it was 100 degrees or heavy rain the rest of the month. My sis and I once fished coins out of a fountain for a hot dog and bus money. When that government cheese block felt like fancy ass white people cheese bc it would melt like Kraft commercials. 😂 We were BROKE broke.

[@pisceestingz8971]

💖💖💖💖

[@matzohgirl]

celifacejones White people are not necessarily richer than other people. We all are not born with silver spoons in our mouths and many of us white people (I’m one) had emigrant parents who worked in factories.

[@celifacejones]

@@matzohgirl Where in my post do I say that white people are richer or that poor white people don't exist?

[@chantellea9938]

Your post brought a tear to my eye for what you did for your sister.

[@Phialla]

celifacejones Your post broke my heart. Sending you love & prayers. So happy that things seem to have gotten much better for you and your sis. By the way, I think that other person’s comment was regarding the line about “fancy white people cheese.” I don’t think she meant any harm.

[@jneezypv]

College: the entire catalogue of brokest things I ever did.

[@lynneacevedo6641]

Ughhhh basically lol

[@kaylawaters2691]

Indeed. A college degree is why I'm permanently broke. Lol.

[@angel2641]

Period

[@ukreporter1459]

Loni's whole look is popping here. That makeup really suits her.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍

[@ascosche]

Thank you for saying something nice 💕

[@ukreporter1459]

@@ascosche It was easy to say. Loni looks really pretty here (Not that Loni is not pretty, because she is). They used to put on makeup that did not suit her, but whoever did this makeup, whatever brand they are using works right here, keep using it. It compliments her. She is wearing the makeup, it is not wearing her.

[@sabrina.natalie]

I love when Tam reads the teleprompter. She does it so eloquently and it all flows so effortlessly and seamlessly. She has such a natural stage presence.

[@jenee2395]

Sabrina Valenzuela Adrienne does really well too, you can notice their experience with television!

[@robertmookiewilson]

😂😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@gabysoto7663]

Being broke was so traumatic for me that I literally avoid remembering...that or my brain doesn’t let me lol I remember coming home and only seeing a gallon of milk in my family’s fridge, I remember not having enough money for the bus ($1.25) at the time, I remember not having shampoo or conditioner sometimes (we would have a dollar soap bar for all 5 of us), I remember crying feeling so helpless and hopeless. It was so hard. I was 17 when my parents lost almost everything. I didn’t even have enough for school supplies. After High School, I gave all my time to Jesus and I stayed in church because my parents were so depressed, they wouldn’t leave their room. If it wasn’t for God, and that community of people there is NO WAY I would’ve survived. They were some of THE MOST painful years of my life, and I’ve gone through a lot, but those 3 years felt like I was never going to get out of it. I’m now 25, and God has opened SO many doors for me. Giving my time to Jesus, although it was looked down upon in my family, is THE BEST DECISION I have EVER made. Now my family is seeing the fruit of my yes to the Lord. It is so beautiful! He writes the best stories!!! I now work for one of the most influential Christian people in the world, who despite his physical challenges, has overcome adversity! I feel so privileged and honored, so blessed and HIGHLY highly favored. Never in a million years did I imagine this life for me. One day I was sitting on the bus, walking miles at a time to get home from church, working 3 jobs and the next day I was sitting in Mar a Lago eating Chocolate cake on a private beach. God knew what He was doing, He’s kept me humble so that when I did come to enjoy these things I would be genuinely grateful and never forget what it was like to be on the other end where the grass was definitely not greener.

[@Sexyluv1324]

The brokest thing I ever been through is when the water, electric and gas was off in my house. No family member would take us in in the middle of winter. I was 13. At the time, the only time I really ate was at school. I'd charge my phone in the library so I could make sure I'd get there on time for breakfast and lunch. We had a kerosene heater that we would light and then my mom and I would hundle into the room and sleep. Going through this made me want to go back to the homeless shelter and I never ever thought I would wish that again. Let God be the glory. Life still isn't great, but it's so much better and I'm forever grateful

[@shirleytatha8189]

I am happy that you believe in God and that he helped you get through.

[@pika7623]

Me too, happy that you trusted in God. I’m sure it made you resilient!

[@helentesfaye8670]

GOd will always be there for you. It's all going to work out. You are loved

[@JT1L]

That ketchup soup comment had me like DAMN.

[@misshoneynevercame4832]

Jeannie once spoke about drinking that

[@shaynanichelle8621]

J Sizz Same 😂😂😂

[@ciaraclement5436]

I definitely have done that , ketchup,strained and washed cream corn ,elbow noodles and some adobo lol it didn't taste that bad

[@momoh511]

Right??!? I was like girl there is soup at the 99¢ store 👀

[@ericericsmith6808]

I was cringing at just the thought. That's truly the sunken place 🕳

[@kiwihotable]

Paid for food in coins. Paid for movie tickets in coins 😂😂😂. Ate air for dinner some times lol. It happens. We all had some broke moments

[@animebabe539]

kiwihotable There's no shame in using coins. Whatever it takes to pay!

[@zaram3134]

How did you afford to go to the movies when you were broke? I never went to the movies 😂

[@kiwihotable]

Zara M $6 Tuesday’s lol. Bring in your own snacks and have like $3 and $3 worth of coins 😂😂

[@NellieKAdaba]

Genius

[@lechelle51]

Dollar theatres! Sometimes you need some entertainment to distract you from.your financial woes

[@guyincognito1232]

I’m with Tamera and Loni. Shopping in generic food stores, being on food stamps, making a meal out of nothing, wearing hand me downs, volunteering at my local church for food and clothes, barely making rent, relying on homemade remedies to cure you, taking public transportation, eating the same thing every day, adding water to your dish soap or juice to make it last longer, picking up cans to make extra change... But it humbles you

[@lianelayman7577]

It sure does. I don't think anybody at one time or another hasn't been broke. Thank God I was broke without any kids.

[@mrsmenafee1091]

Dang, made me feel “po” when Tamera said they had eggs and rice also bread eggs & cheese for breakfast. Sound like my breakfast today. Lol, when you thought you was well off. I love these ladies.

[@ANGELSLVME]

Commisky Davison you are !, these girls don’t know broke!

[@tandrinebray8194]

Commisky Davison 😂🤣 that’s their definition of broke because their in the limelight and getting paid decent.

[@briellefreeman4013]

Brokest thing I ever did was use tissue for pads😔 for a day til my dad western union money when he got paid..yeah don't judge me 😁😁

[@zazabrown732]

We've all done that lol

[@sophansen579]

❤❤❤ all with love no judgement here. Thanx for being💯.

[@FlyGirlManifested]

I still do that sometimes...

[@summerlyric506]

Hey you did what you had to do. No judgement here.

[@Richard-lh3te]

This is why menstrual products need to be more affordable. At some clinics you can get them for free actually

[@vanessamariebonilla1706]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate tameras hair ! Jeez, she looks beautiful !

[@samanthacastillo9033]

I don’t have a story to share thanks to my hardworking immigrant parents. I’m definitely grateful to God for everything that I have. ♥️

[@kadeijadalrymple137]

Cutting the toothpaste in half , sticking the ends of soap together, shredding the toilet paper thinner.

[@lianelayman7577]

I do those things now and I'm not broke, but I'm not rich.

[@l.e.b.o.m]

I still do the soap thing. Not because I'm broke but because I hate being wasteful.

[@lewavesifj849]

Relatable

[@TresannN]

Dont think I will stop doing these when am not broke. Cut the lotion bottle cus it can't pump every thing

[@l.e.b.o.m]

@@TresannN I also do that 😁.

[@vsg5549]

GOING TO sleep earlier and waking up later esp on weekends in college to prevent feeling hungry and having to eat🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@CB12389]

I was low key waiting for Jeannie’s story.Because you know she always got good ones.

[@lilp2350]

She was poor her whole childhood. She told her stories on that seasons ago

[@tamtamr9081]

she disappointed in this segment,

[@lianelayman7577]

Once I was living with a girl and she paid the water bill late and it got turned off for a while. So on the way to work I went over to McDonalds across the street to use the bathroom.

[@Kate-sv1yv]

Watching rich people talk about brokenness is so wild. “I had to take a SUBWAY to the OSCARS!” You poor thing

[@rodriguezk96]

Ummm she wasn't rich growing up

[@Kate-sv1yv]

Karen Rodriguez she was up for an Oscar.. she was rich lol

[@anabelr2130]

Yea I guess a broke person can relate taking train to a red carpet 🙄

[@bethanewright]

The oscars are in LA

[@Firegirl483]

@@Kate-sv1yv She wasn't rich. No one is rich at the beginning of their careers

[@ascosche]

I had to use the bathroom one day and caught a glimpse of myself in the window at subway and thought omg I look homeless, then I laughed out loud and remembered at that time I was actually homeless lol.

[@matzohgirl]

Olivia Mehrle I look homeless and I have a home.

[@emiiimm7436]

you’re so pretty 😍

[@free2rhyme29100]

Brokest thing I’ve done was download and app from a certain restaurant and put my birthdate as that current day and got my free “birthday” item

[@bethonyriedel9096]

Thats damn smart.

[@KadejahG]

That’s smart why I ain’t think of that

[@tandrinebray8194]

Bethony Riedel right LoL she putting everyone on who is struggling getting food 🤔 good one sis!

[@free2rhyme29100]

Thanks 😁

[@sajini7925]

adrienne: Tuna punch sandwhich.... producers: Nope bye

[@cosmicdust1111]

jini 😂😂😂

[@kayitii]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andreac.5596]

I know right hahaha. I was like they weren't having that story again, and CUT haha

[@cbmk788]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@laram.2053]

😂😂😂😂

[@ashmoney12]

The brokest thing I’ve ever done is wake up every day to go to a job that I hate. 1 second ago

[@writerspen010]

My great aunt who lived through WWII in a small town in Sicily to this day saves the bags in cereal boxes. And my grandpa who was a child during the depression used to send coupons with our birthday cards. I think poverty, and the fear of it if you've been close to it, never leaves you =(

[@shirleytatha8189]

What did they do with the cereal bags?

[@writerspen010]

@@shirleytatha8189 not sure 🤷‍♀️ I never actually saw her use any of them. I can only guess she reused them to store unbagged produce or something

[@djmastertrej727]

I can remember some broke broke times! As a kid we would get food from the food bank, my mom has told me stories about taking baths in the dark because the electricity got turned off, and I KNOW you guys had to heat up the house with the oven before, right?

[@tanishamclovely8961]

Bless the whole comment section, God!

[@naturallymemarie9650]

The brokest thing I've had to do was sell my plasma. Those days were humbling.

[@TomikaKelly]

Thank God those days are behind us.

[@naturallymemarie9650]

@@TomikaKelly not completely, I'm still pinchin pennies. 😣😣

[@paolafrias]

Im currently doing that but I don’t think it’s the brokest thing I’ve done

[@hipheart113]

I wish I could do that. I can’t even do it bc I have two autoimmune diseases and sickle cell anemia 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@lianelayman7577]

It will get better so don't give up. I was broke for a long time and it got better.

[@brittanymaria2102]

I have so many moments omg whew Chile: I remember being so broke I disputed 2 charges with my bank just to get some groceries and food for my kids. I remember taking a bottle full of pennies to the corner store just to buy toilet paper or whatever was needed that moment. I did so many things just to get ahead. But one thing I can say is I’m broke because my bills are paid. Not broke cuz I’m making poor life decisions.

[@jenny76074]

Washed my clothes in the bath tub cause I couldn't afford the laundry mat 😂

[@biancalord488]

Same here with bar soap

[@jenny76074]

@@biancalord488 then you hang them all over your house to dry 😂

[@biancalord488]

Jennifer Smith yes, it was a horrible mess with a couple pots to catch the drips 🤦‍♀️

[@kimwright6377]

Bianca Lord Now I know about using soap.Hell I’ve washed my hair with soap.lol

[@biancalord488]

Kim Wright same here. Didn’t use shampoo until I was 18

[@JeremiahWalton]

Eating one slice of pizza all 3 meals for almost 2 months when I moved to LA on my own. With no car and walking everywhere and no friends. Will never forget that time

[@analicollari2108]

Jeremiah Walton are u financially stable now ?

[@lianelayman7577]

I ate spaghetti noodles with sauce on them for dinner for a month and I was so happy to have them. Giant Foods had the noodles for 4 boxes for a dollar and I stocked up.

[@JeremiahWalton]

Ana Licollari Yes I am way better now!

[@JeremiahWalton]

Liane Layman that sounds like a good idea lol

[@JeremiahWalton]

Melanie Smith Yes it was difficult but I’m way better now!

[@dianelymora5571]

I love everyone sharing their struggles. Makes me feel like I will be ok. I have natural curly hair and the products are expensive. When I’m on a budget, I straighten my hair. No hair products equals lots of frizz. Straight hair until next pay day. Lol Staying in on my days off to preserve my gas until pay day. I’ve had to cancel plans. Literally couldn’t afford car insurance. I would just drive very careful to go to work and back. Had to choose if it was worth it using my car and risking a ticket. Thank God and my family I have never starved. I can go to any family member or friend and they always try to feed me. I do the same when I have guest. You gotta eat if you visit me. Lol

[@lianelayman7577]

You will be OK, just keep going and don't give up.

[@kittywuvscissors3504]

Honestly I was at a point where I had to put tissue in my panties bc I couldn’t afford pads and I would use tape and paper to make a pad out of tissue 🤧

[@BriLoveMusic]

I remember that! Lol I almost forgot till I read this lol keep going sis 💕💕 It gets better with time and work. ❤

[@ANGELSLVME]

Kitty wuvscissors me too!, but then I would take the pads they put out for the ladies room at wirk

[@lianelayman7577]

Yea I put tissue in my panties too.

[@kittywuvscissors3504]

Peace and LOVE yes! I used to take the free ones they had in bathrooms every time I came across it

[@matzohgirl]

Kitty wuvscissors Me too! Been there.

[@tricielv]

Truth: I still wash ziploc bags and let them dry out!

[@am-nc6yl]

save the turtles! :)

[@skunkie110]

Yeah. Some people do that not cause they’re broke but because it’s environmentally friendly to use less plastic

[@rh9980]

u lying 🤣

[@AndieeGrl]

I still do until I wear ‘em out! Lol

[@comfortagyemfra3144]

Do that too

[@WhitneyDahlin]

I've had to steal new toilet paper rolls from public bathrooms because we couldn't afford to spend money on toilet paper. :/ Thank God I'm no longer at that point in my life but I definitely appreciate everything I have now and everything I worked hard to get.

[@kakalucuh4057]

Wow

[@WhitneyDahlin]

@@kakalucuh4057 yeah man it sucked but I had no family to help me (I'm an orphan) and I had to work hard to get out of that rut. I worked my a$$ off to get out of that and get into a financially stable position and I did it all on my own with no help from anyone. I did it out of hard work. I rescued myself from that position. And if I can do it than anyone can.

[@brianafranklin8164]

That was my confession too lmao I tried to do it when I was in college but my university has locks on the rolls 😪

[@rocklesson86]

I used to steal toilet paper from one of my old jobs.

[@jen4162]

Awww man, God bless you

[@KatsObsession]

I’m happy my kids will never know the struggle I had growing up.

[@matzohgirl]

KatsObsession Good for you. I hope you teach them that others aren’t so lucky

[@tandrinebray8194]

matzohgirl yes still show them the real world and everything is not handed to them so they are prepared for the real world.

[@carlbrown270]

Brokest thing I ever did was when my water was turned off I got containers and go to a restaurant and fill the water and go home and bathe

[@DeeL3]

Stealing toilet paper from public restrooms. . .I've def done that before.

[@esterf7064]

D. L. Imagine using newspaper to wipe your butt lmao my parents made me do it when I was a kid.. I didn’t know we ran out after I did my deed.. we didn’t have money to buy a roll.

[@supermodelatlanta1354]

D. L. air freshners organic soaps from wholefoods

[@christinamalinzi]

D. L. I’ve done this before too 😂

[@francesmask78]

Ive done that 2🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@luluseatowngetdown6251]

I need to get some, thank u for reminding me... that’s when glove box napkins come into play😉 I live far far from stores. 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🐻🦅🕷🐺🦉

[@Thinkslikemakeup]

one meal a day broke, no money for prom never went couldn't afford broke, shared a cup noodle with best friend double brokes, take food home from work and soda and add salt broke, never no name brands broke, couldn't afford 2.50 for the train so snuck on broke, went in the back of the bus broke, no social life b/c cant afford friends broke, lmaooo the list goes on and is still continuing

[@islandrose1224]

God id going to do a remsrkablr thing in yout life, stay blessed.

[@shannonp2198]

Keep pushing! ❤

[@tamtamr9081]

sending love towards you, itll get better

[@FMKAnimation]

I hope everything gets better for you hun💔💔

[@jami1730]

Yeah, I didn’t get to go to prom either because my mom couldn’t afford a dress. Plus, I never got asked.

[@DreamerDreaminDreams]

The brokest thing I've ever done was eat a mustard and ketchup sandwich and just dream about having a hamburger patty in-between, while eating.

[@starsworld6016]

Wow if you need I can cashapp you to get a McDonald’s burger omg 😭

[@addbackwards]

Y’all...this sounds so weird but I needed this comment section right now. I am currently going through one of the toughest financial times of my life. I can’t wait to get out of this situation lol. Having people that I can relate to makes me feel SO MUCH BETTER about my current situation. Thanks!! 💕

[@voikvoiranxx]

Hope your situation has gotten better since

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Humble beginnings are soooo important!

[@redthagoddess]

Wait the rice and eggs still a hit til this day 😂😂😂

[@belfari9775]

Sure is!

[@elshawnajenkins1731]

I eat it and I am not broke. My grandma would make eggs rice and bacon not broke. That was good eatin' and you got full.

[@redthagoddess]

Elshawna Jenkins sure did!!!

[@fannycelaya]

I actually like eating that fr😂

[@myhextixmind8632]

You ain't lying !

[@asiaadelane3427]

The brokest thing I’ve done was take the entire roll of tissue out the school bathroom & brought it home😭

[@lianelayman7577]

Still do that, not broke, but not rich.

[@ultimereine]

Brokest thing I’ve done is when the electricity got cut off we pulled out our extension cord and connected it to the neighbors house while they were out on vacation so we could watch TV and turn the Fan on.

[@lianelayman7577]

I broke my arm once with no insurance. I just walked right out the doc. office and nobody caught me or sent me a bill. I did that twice. I'm sorry but I was really broke.

[@tjaspire]

@@lianelayman7577 Hospitals are robbery! A nurse gave me a pill one time in the ER because I was violently throwing up. They charged me $500 for that pill, and I threw it up too. When they sent me the bill, I called the billing department and contested the charge. I honestly didn't remember it because it happened so fast and they were so sneaky with it. But I got the charge removed. I still had to pay something though. That was before I knew about urgent care. Way cheaper! I never thought of just walking out though, that is genius lol

[@tandrinebray8194]

Andrea Gomez how when you have to give them your information first? I need someone to answer the question 😂 inquiring minds want to know...

[@Lola_Monroe]

I pump hand sanitizer into my pocket size sanitizer from restaurants, stores, hospitals, houses you name it. 😁 Still do... I'm still broke.

[@UnknownUnknown-yl1lt]

That is clever😂😂

[@ANGELSLVME]

Lola N Good idea

[@MikeEZ]

I was homeless, I worked at a movie theater.. I used to eat the leftovers wasted in the movie until a coworker of mines told everyone. She even told my best friend (who she didn't know we knew each other but he smashed) and I felt hurt cuz I didn't want anyone to know.. I would eat every 2-3 days

[@PunkyPrincessPop]

Mike EZ Wow, now that’s a real broke story. Hope you are ok now.🙏🙏🙏

[@MikeEZ]

@@PunkyPrincessPop lmao thanks, i appreciate that.. Yeah that was about 15 years ago.. I moved to another and now I'm living guud in my own crib, with a stable job and I'm studying in school.. life is good now

[@PunkyPrincessPop]

Mike EZ Glad to hear it, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger👏👍 💪

[@tiao8980]

awwwwwww x

[@lesleywillis3650]

I’m so happy things are better for you but I wanna fight the girl who did that to you. We all have bad times and I’m sure her karma is came or is coming for doing that to you.

[@juantomjones9653]

Did most of those things and ain't going to lie, sometimes still have to. You do what you gotta do to survive. Forget what people think or say.

[@jami1730]

I think the brokest thing I’ve ever done was dig into my child’s piggy bank to come up with the change to buy a pack of chicken thighs for dinner.

[@christinacartzdafner3825]

Girl!!!! I felt this one! I did the same thing! I still think about it till this day, but things are starting to turn around for us little by little. I really pray things go amazing for your future ❤

[@jami1730]

Christina Cartzdafner You’re right, things are definitely starting to turn around. Little by little ☺️ and God will always provide for our every need. Thank you so much! I’ll be keeping you in my prayers too, Sis 🙏🏼🥰💗 We’re gonna always be ALRIGHT 💪🏼

[@alialex1665]

I already bought food for my daughter but not for myself because then we would not have money to get home! Now when I borrow money from my daughter's savings I put an extra $50 back.

[@_zina9054]

@@christinacartzdafner3825 God will provide , I never thought other moms went through this at one point. I'm in a better place now but damn .

[@helenjoejoe7855]

My mum had to do this for us, were grown now& we treat that lady like the queen she is. She struggled like hell. Your kids will adore you. It’s hard now, but it won’t always be ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Lola_Monroe]

Tamera I washed out my baggy last week, and I ate rice and eggs this morning. Guess I'm Still Broke. 😯😯

[@djmastertrej727]

Riiiight! I still wash out my bags. When she brought that up I was like hey! No need to waste those bags if you don't need to.

[@kaymay6673]

How can Tamera ever being broke when she had sister money 🤣🤣🤣🤣. She being rich From birth ! I don’t believe Tamera being broke ! Not buying it !

[@youngfunny1824]

@@kaymay6673 Didn't know she was on sister sister when she was born. Just because she has money now doesn't mean it was always like that for her. She said she grew up an army brat because her dad was in the army. Some people are just so ignorant.

[@kaymay6673]

Young & Funny yes she was on sister from birth ! She don’t come from the hood ! She grow up in white middle class area ! Is not ignorant for stated facts 🙄 why you triggered by my comments for stated facts 🤷‍♀️ Tamera don’t know real poverty that most Americans experience! Or the people in Africa! So what she considered poor is to real poor people who live in the hood in food stamps section aide housing that is rich to them ! I just think Tamera some times lives in la la land and don’t know real struggle I can’t relate ! I grow up in poverty and worked my way I am studied hard and now I am financially comfortable and live in nice neighbourhood! I can relate more to loni and Jenie Mai

[@keownjones4668]

Kay May they were not on sister, sister at birth. The very first episode was of them meeting each other for the first time in the department store. They had to be like 10 years old. So that statement is false.

[@pinokiboi]

Celebrity problems: I remember when I was broke....going to a red carpet event.... Lol

[@kimwright6377]

You got that right?! Lol When I first heard that I said Adrienne please! But,I erased it because I didn’t feel like arguing with anybody.lol

[@khadscott7172]

"Everyone can relate to the struggle of not having enough money." LIES!

[@lovamigaming2569]

Khad Scott so you telling me there hasn’t been at least one time in your life when you couldn’t afford something.. LIES

[@khadscott7172]

@@lovamigaming2569 of course. Absolutely! But lets say for example a billionaires child can not relate to not having enough money. Some people are born with a silver spoon. Not me, I'm struggling now. Lol

[@lovamigaming2569]

Khad Scott Great point of view! Now that I see where you’re coming from, I absolutely agree.

[@matzohgirl]

Khad Scott Ashley Monique: Who could you be Talking about Really yoU Might tell us People.

[@bibble4135]

MOST people*

[@saraisantillan671]

Brokest thing I’ve done: have a nap for dinner.

[@user-ik5sn2ew7g]

I’m a uni student so if I need blank paper I go straight to the uni library printers and open up the compartment where you get paper. I also know of a cleaner supply room that’s never locked and is a blind spot to the cameras. During all-night study sessions, I go in and take one of those big rolls of toilet paper. One roll will last you ages! Uni life already hard enough and it ain’t really stealing if I’m paying this tuition🤷🏽‍♀️.

[@Scandalous_behavior]

C8 I love it!

[@chipotleobsessed]

C8 This comment 😂😂

[@annenoel4171]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ayanomar1408]

my hisband calls it: broke BROKE life

[@jessicagomez4328]

Get yourself a dollar store squeeze bottle. Just fill it up with water before you go to the bathroom and use that to clean yourself whenever you pee. You use less toilet paper and you’ll be cleaner.

[@bigtittiedsaint]

Ziploc bag washing was a rule in our house growing up and we weren’t even struggling

[@luluseatowngetdown6251]

That’s protecting the planet ! Thank your folks! They know 💙🌍

[@bigtittiedsaint]

Lulu Seatown Getdown you right! Tbh I even do it at home now cuz it’s habit!

[@kaylamarchbanks1836]

The napkin comment was such a “ ive never been broke I need to think of something to say”

[@VolumePerfection]

Yup I do that all the time and not because I am brok.e

[@auntmelisa8689]

Jeannie was the brokest of all them bitches at the table. She should of told the story of how her family put lawn chairs in their van because they didn’t have actual seats. Or how her dad would eat Popeyes from the trash can.

[@applebebe03]

Aunt Melisa once she told the story that her dad would feed her family and at night she caught him eating the left over garbage

[@tandrinebray8194]

applebebe03 wow but I think they were talking about themselves as adults and not their childhood. Adrienne story was about herself as an adult as well not when they lived with their parents.

[@applebebe03]

Tandrine Bray I’m sure Jeannie has a better story to tell considering the fact that she only started to make decent money after she became 30.She also always says that she came from a poor household.So I expected her to have a better story than napkins. But that’s her business

[@littlepinkscooter]

Hmmm I have a food calendar. It reminds me the days Im gonna be around nutritional/free food so that I can save the little $ I have to eat when Im on my own. No ones knows this, but I go to most social events and family gatherings so I can make sure that I eat that day...it's embarrassing to say it aloud, but it's real.I look forward to a full stomach and the thought of "one less meal behind me"....I pray that all our days be better.

[@littlepinkscooter]

@@marymary4144 Locally the days just dont sync with my schedule and with the wknd banks I can only go once because Im out of district. I would have to miss work which is missed bill money for a box of food.

[@san22931]

Went to give plasma. They didn't even want me cuz I have asthma...and I was unemployed. No plasma with asthma 🤣😂🤣😂😂😂😂

[@halieransom]

GIRL 😭😭😅

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

I ate lunch at a food pantry during the week so my daughter could have food to eat.

[@zeyanna2191]

RoyalMasterpiece bless your soul❤️

[@naimaabdullahi6272]

RoyalMasterpiece May God protect you and bless you abundantly 💕💕💕

[@DeeLago]

I didn’t know eggs & rice was a struggle meal, I still eat it til this day.

[@mrcoopersaid9093]

The poorest thing I’ve ever done: So boom it’s 2012 I’m 19 back home from college my grandmother who also was my parent died 2 months before Halloween. I never came from money and when she died she left no money. Long story short me and my 24 year old brother went trick or treating for dinner. That was a really low point😩

[@charlotte6717]

Tamera 'broke days' seems pretty decent to me 😫. I love having rice and eggs for breakfast and I'm not even broke

[@carmendee6481]

C D me to

[@agg5984]

That ain't a struggle meal. That's what some Asians eat for breakfast.

[@doneeshacunningham9078]

@@agg5984 it's still a struggle meal ,that's all they had to make ends meet ,just because y'all didn't struggle the same way doesn't mean it isn't a struggle 😂

[@Chloeeezyyy]

That’s a .50 or less meal here. That’s pretty broke. A bag of rice is $1-3 and a carton of eggs $0.59-2 here.

[@lauranagel8634]

Eggs are pretty expensive where I live... like 3€ per 6 eggs. I remember when I started to live on my own I often wished I would've had money for eggs 😅

[@carinarodriguez420]

I remember not having much in the fridge and I would first feed my lil one (at the time ) and then eating whatever she left over or if not skipping meals surviving on water and rice and beans while breastfeeding my new baby

[@lilianarodriguez7384]

Done that!

[@luluseatowngetdown6251]

Bless you both❤️

[@NellieKAdaba]

Wow, I wish you all the best.

[@amandakaren6379]

Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Lmk790]

as a breastfeeding mom I am speechless :(. bless you both

[@erikarenee6725]

It’s nice to hear stories like this from women who have come up. I’m broke as hell right now busting my ass to make a better life for my husband and 1 year old. We have everything we need bills paid even have 4 year college degrees but teachers don’t get paid enough to thrive. We are barely making enough to pay our bills. I thank God everyday we all go to bed with a roof over our heads, full bellies, and have beds to sleep in, and clean clothes on the morning for daycare & work. Days can get hard when you want to eat out because your tired from the day but you can’t afford it. But I’ll never stop trying to make a good life for us. If you think about it we are rich because we have what we need.

[@naimaabdullahi6272]

Erika Renee gratitude is wealth. I love how you remind yourself of that every night before you sleep, it’s the little things. Because someone somewhere would give anything to have the “little” we have. I pray that God continues to bless y’all and to increase you as well💕💕💕💕

[@StopPlayingAtLife]

Lived with my mom for 5 years with not a penny to my name, filling out applications weekly with 15 credits left to get my BA broke. The struggle was real af

[@lauramccarty7345]

Paid 99 cents for gas when I was on E and was trying to get home. Paid with mostly pennies. Long story short, I didn't get far 🤣

[@metropcs4265]

I did that yesterday in actual change ...it was 1.11 No Shame

[@lauramccarty7345]

@@metropcs4265 🤣 yes, gotta do what you gotta do sometimes!

[@soystef]

definitely the funniest i've read... sorry it happened.. but funny story

[@kitsontuli2713]

I really don't wanna laugh😭

[@matzohgirl]

Laura McCarty God bless you you had a car.

[@underwaterseas]

While unemployed, I’ve taken all the spare change I could find, and exchanged it for cash at the grocery store just so I could have some gas money. And I stocked up on fast food reward points so I could eat free when I was running low on money.

[@kiramonay9331]

Washed dishes with laundry detergent 🤦‍♀️

[@RexTheDinosaur1]

That's dangerous. Dish soap is cheaper anyway.

[@lianelayman7577]

Not if you can't afford it.

[@anabelr2130]

Still do or wash my clothes with dish soap 😥

[@myhextixmind8632]

Ooou I done did that before!

[@hannahofhorror]

RexTheDinosaur1 But if you’ve only got detergent in the house 🤷🏽‍♀️ I’ve washed dishes with antibacterial hand soap

[@robertthe3rd673]

Nothing is better than a Rags to Riches story. And nothing makes a rich man more grateful than hunble beginnings.

[@LaDimplez91]

For sure paying with straight up change... counting pennies and everything.. being hungry hungry, like starving, is no joke

[@yenidamian2708]

I been and is still broke i was sleeping in the car with my two kids and my husband and now we been stay in a motel with 3 kids looking for a house but money is really tight but I know someday I am going to be good I’m young I’m only 19 I have a long life ahead of me and I believe god is good

[@TeeTee-2016]

Three kids and 19 years old???

[@pccc145]

Yeni Damian reach out to your elders (parents, grandparents, family members). Or your husbands family....Your elders are failing you honey. Don’t have any more children until your situation changes. You don’t want to create more strain on yourself.

[@triples5822]

Stay Strong 💪 Keep Pushing!

[@kaylawaters2691]

@@TeeTee-2016 I'm double her age and can't imagine having three kids now (I have none) much less at age 19.

[@ashleycrystal9719]

Kayla Waters you’re 38?

[@sharese7515]

My brokest thing: living in a homeless shelter for 2 years

[@Chloeeezyyy]

Me: been homeless lol

[@paolafrias]

chloeinheels music i hope you’re doing better ❤️

[@Chloeeezyyy]

Paola Frias much better!

[@matzohgirl]

chloeinheels music Hope you all are ok now.

[@Chloeeezyyy]

matzohgirl thank you, love. 💪

[@brownhippiex496]

Me too sis

[@misshoneynevercame4832]

Went to bed early so I would not notice how hungry I was. Going to a supermarket just for some free tea or samples. Going to birthdays or party's just for the food. Stealing instant soup at work. Eating instant mashed patatoes ($1) with luke warm tap water.

[@biancalord488]

-Took showers at school because there was no hot water at home - Washed clothes with ivory bar soap in the tub and hung them over doors to dry - only befriended wealthier friends to buy my clothes and food ( well into my 20’s) -walked everywhere I needed to go even if it took hours -Took toilet paper from college bathrooms -Picked up quarters from laundry mat floor and pushed machines for quarter return -ate spam, sardines, tuna, Vienna sausages out of the can - snuck into movie theaters -washed my hair, face, and body with ivory bar soap -Used baking soda for deodorant - and so much more broke stuff 😫

[@shainajoanae4798]

I love Ivory soap

[@BriLoveMusic]

Wow, keep going sis. It'll get better and better as time goes. 💕💕

[@triples5822]

Keep pushing things will get better . I'm glad you not selling your body or stealing God see you. In due time you will reap your harvest.

[@tamtamr9081]

i hope it gets better

[@trent_king]

Well damn!

[@Alex-de2yx]

Brokest thing I’ve done is when I’m hungry, Going to Sams Club just for the samples and then going home without buying anything

[@matzohgirl]

Alejandro Ayard Trader Joe’s!

[@valerieeey]

I love how they are soo real about their backgrounds and that they don't try to portray a lifestyle that they never had

[@RecklessSweetheart]

When I am short on money I started making something out of nothing. I had some shredded cheese, tortillas, sliced deli ham and tomato paste in my apartment and I made what I call broke pizza. The Dollar Store is my best friend. And you learn to like bargain brand things. I too have a scar on my arm from a burn. I live in a studio apartment with a very small kitchen and I stumbled backward pulling my tray out of my oven and it got my bicep. I wouldn't cover up that scar either, I know when I'm done with school that I will be able to upgrade my life from what it is now and be able to live comfortably.

[@MissAngel]

Cutting my clothes to make different outfits so I could feel something new

[@kd-254]

Takes extra napkins, straws, silverware, salt and pepper packets....😂

[@iMolikaMenThlang]

Oh mannnn back when i was younger the brokest thing and we’re being real here, is changing my saved coins! 🤣😂🤣

[@esterf7064]

iMolika Men-Thlang girl imagine this... when I was 12, we were so broke my mom made me go to the store to buy a gallon of milk with all pennies. It was loose not in the rolls. The guy was so frustrated he just let me go. When I got home my mom was cracking up lmao

[@iMolikaMenThlang]

Ester F 🤣😂🤣💀 man I was so embarrassed hearing the coin machine clunking clanking and spinning in. I be looking over my back and down on the ground like y’all better not be staring at me!

[@esterf7064]

iMolika Men-Thlang lmao I’ve done that too but I would be like nonchalant about it so it looked like i was just doing it to get rid of change lol

[@xfghjuga6480]

I do this at the end of every month 🥴 extra 50-100$

[@biancalord488]

I still do that when it’s $50