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The Woman Who Quit Money
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Bizarre Human BehaviorMay 29, 2026

The Woman Who Quit Money

The Woman Who Quit Money Heidemarie Schwermer was a German teacher. In 1996, she gave away her apartment. Her savings. Her furniture. Everything. She lived 22 years trading chores for meals. She died in 2016, still owning nothing.

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