Share your money story!

What is your first reaction when you think about money? If you have multiple reactions, go with one for now. You can come back and enter another story later.
What does money mean to you?
Who did you learn this money story from? This could be a person or a group. (If you recall)
Talk about the protective purpose of your story, but also what it's cost you or kept you from.
What else could be true? What your life look like if your money story was a positive one?
Please note:
Your story may be gently edited for clarity, length, or privacy before publication. Not all submissions will be used. Your chosen credit (anonymous, first name, etc.) will always be honored.