text: how much would you have to lose to appreciate what you have?   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.