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She couldn't believe she'd let him see that on her book. It was one thing to let him see her crazy life a little bit at a time… So, yeah, I have a terrible stepdad, and I don't have a phone, and sometimes when we're out of dish soap, I wash my hair with flea and tick shampoo…"(18.42)
Eleanor's poverty is another factor that causes her a lot of worry and discomfort. She can't buy batteries, doesn't have a phone, has no way to listen to music, and generally almost no possessions. She stresses out about not having a toothbrush. Seriously, what kind of family doesn't buy toothbrushes for their kids? Eleanor's family.