As a single mother of three boys, I struggled financialy. (widowed) My financial situation changed for much the better two years ago. I did not share this information with co-workers or casual friends. I have not spent money lavishly, investments mostly and a trip to Disney. We are not an extravigant family. How do I turn down offers of hand-me downs, "extra food" from peoples homes, free services offered (home repars, plumbing, air-conditioners). We have all that we need. I do appreciate that people think of us however, I just was given a box of food. There are jars of half eaten dip, opened crackers. To be honest, I will just throw it all away. I just don't know what to say. "Sorry my my net worth is probably more than yours so you might need this more than me." Isn't going to work. So I end up feeling guilty and have a lump in my throat. Funny, I thought all my problems would be gone, not the case. You get a new set of problems. This is just one among others.
2006-10-11
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