Please, I need some words of encouragement.
I’ve got money woes. I did the extreme by selling everything (which wasn’t much, as I am a minimalist) & leaving my home to move to a new city for a better job, but everything is slow-going. Though employed, I haven’t started working the hours that were projected; my husband is a skilled tradesman who can’t even get a job in a burger joint, let alone a building contract. Our tenants can’t pull it together enough to pay rent in full or on time and there is the chance that we may lose the house. A bummer but I accept it. We only have enough money to pay next month’s rent and groceries, no money for bills… All of our resources are tapped out… I’ve never been this bad off. Things just aren’t working out in the time frame that we’ve given ourselves based on experience, employment, and our budget. It’s not for lack of effort or motivation… We’re not soup-kitchen status and we do have heat so our situation’s not dire, but it doesn’t feel good. I know there are people with “real” problems but just to give you an example, I can’t even bring my 9 yr old to watch High School Musical this weekend. I know that sounds crass but I can only imagine how left out she’ll feel when she gets to school Monday and she’s the only one who hasn’t seen it because her parents can’t afford it. A movie! We haven’t shopped or dined out in forever- we’re being cautious with what little money we have. My husband has completely forgotten what beer tastes like. Apparently the unemployment rate in this city is at its peak, so we’re not unique in any way. I am thankful for our health and for the things we do have- the time together, the memories, hot water, internet… but I’d like some financial security. Maybe after the election, who knows.
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