
Originally Posted by
ali8780
I guess I also get so mad at myself for being so careless with money when there is plenty of it.
To which I would say, "It's OK to be mad at yourself. It's also OK to forgive yourself."

Originally Posted by
ali8780
Still a child in so many ways

Not as much as you think. My parents were both born in the 'Teens. They lived through a lot of very bad times, as did many of their friends. They all told stories about getting that "wake-up call" just like yours.
What I remember is that they learned fast. They always saved a little, no matter how little they made. They made their own fun: reading circles, fraternal organizations, community activities, church, school, dances, whatever came around -- even just sitting in the back yard of an evening with a few friends drinking beer or iced tea and telling stories.
My childhood was not prosperous but it wasn't poor, and I had those lessons in the background to fall back on when I hit my own hard times.
Build a support network, if you haven't. I think we'll all get through this if we all stick together.
And for the immediate pain, fear and worry: my sympathies go out to you and your family. Be of good heart, and have hope.
:ootd:
Dr. Charles A. Hays
The Kilted Perfesser
Laird in Residence, Blathering-at-the-Lectern
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