The struggle is real. Prices have gone up. Gas will cost you an arm and a leg. Pay has stagnated and it doesn't seem like things are going to improve anytime soon. So in the spirit of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps, which if you think about it, is impossible, here are some memes from people who are going through it just as bad as the rest of us.

Life can be hard, which is why you need to be harder. And if the world has got you down, we're here to help pick you back up. Only we can't lend you a real hand, so here are some relatable memes that hopefully ease your pain.