"I guess Phoenix thinks that material things should bring happiness?"

No I don't think that at all. I just think there are a heck of a lot people who would trade places with you in a heartbeat.

It's just that you've been sitting in your "shyt" ever since you got here, for years now....Maybe you like it that way, I don't know.

I remember this guy in the program who always like to tell folks that if you  complain about your situation once or twice, you're looking for help.

Any more than that and you're just looking for attention...