By Becca Walker

Illustration of a person standing in front of a large, luxurious mansion with red rooftops, surrounded by trimmed hedges and bundles of cash on the lawn. A red car is parked on the left side. The sky is bright blue with fluffy clouds. Text at the top reads, "In my twenties, the American Dream meant a big home, fancy cars and luxury."
Illustration of a distressed person sitting at a table with their head resting on one hand and a drink in the other. A swirl symbol above their head indicates stress. On the table is a broken pink piggy bank with coins spilling out. The background is dark and chaotic with scribbled shadows. Text reads: “When I was 30, life threw me curveballs—my finances flipped, and my first marriage ended.”
Illustration of a father and daughter sitting together, viewed from behind. The daughter asks, “Daddy, what’s the American Dream?” The father replies, “Not the, but your dream... It’s whatever brings you happiness and fulfillment!” The background is soft and pastel-colored. Text at the bottom reads: “The American Dream evolves with each person and their unique journey.”
Illustration of a happy couple holding a baby in front of a cozy yellow house with blue shutters and flower boxes. The father has his arm around the mother as she cradles the baby. The scene is bright and peaceful. Text on the roof reads: “Ten years later, I realized my true dream: providing for my new family with love, integrity, and support.”

In my twenties, American Dream meant big home, fancy cars, and luxury.

When I was 30, life throw me curveballs- my finances flipped, and my first marriage ended.

Ten years later, I realized my true dream: providing for my new family with love, integrity, and support.

-Daddy, what’s the American Dream?
+Not ‘THE’ Dream but Your Dream… It’s whatever brings you happiness and fulfillment.

The American Dream evolves with each person and their unique journey.

A picture of four comics with a circular arrow in the center indicating a circular pattern in American Dreaming.

B is…

  • 62 years old
  • Male
  • Russian
  • Straight
  • Middle Class
  • Jewish