@PG_Kelly I understand the sentiment but yeah, some semblance of self reliance is the first step toward being able to discard frivolous possessions. I would say being able to make food is probably the first and most important step in that direction.
honest question, if the goal was to live like a pauper why would y'all move to LA of all places, one of the most expensive and frivolous places on the planet? that's doing it on hard mode.