1.

"It doesn't matter if you don't like the clothes or shoes you've been forgiven. Take them, say thank you and appreciate the gesture."

2.

"I didn't even understand that different clothes were needed for different seasons. Short-sleeved t-shirts were ok for the whole year. When it got cold, I'd throw a sweater over it and that's it."

3.

"Keep my hair combed, my clothes clean and be kind in every situation. Don't let anyone treat you like garbage just because you're poor."

4.

"My parents insisted that I wear my school uniform even during the holidays because they were the only clothes we bought all year round."

5.

"I was sitting with a hat and gloves on the bed during the winter because my and my brother's room was very cold."

6.

"If I needed something safe it would be done by hand. Pants, t-shirts, shirts all made up. Even our hair was cut at home and you can imagine how much we laugh now when we remember it."

7.

"I learned in what position to keep my body so people wouldn't see the holes in my torn clothes or the cracked shoes."

8.

"If you only have 1 pair of shoes for school, you should always get a bigger number because your foot grows next year."

9.

"Not being able to wash your clothes if it doesn't become a 'washing house' full.

10.

"Always save the label. It can be done on landing later or you can find it cheaper somewhere else, so you'll have to turn it around.

11.

"Rule number 1 when you grow up in a poor family. Avoid shopping for yourself and feel guilty if you do."

Source: BuzzFeed