I’m in a funk for a while now. I’ve trying so hard not to be because let’s face it, no one likes a Debbie Downer.
I know in this economy I’m not the only one feeling the stress of struggling to meet ends meet. I know I’m not the only one in an upside down mortgage. And I’m sure I’m not the only one working two jobs. But I’m beginning to wonder when things will improve. The weight of it all is starting to get overwhelming.
I’m not writing this for sympathy, in fact I’m not 100 percent sure why I’m even writing it. Maybe because sometimes just getting it out makes you feel better. I know my friends have noticed I’m not my normal fun-loving self.
Sometimes I think I may share too much online, and other times I think I censor myself a lot. So today I’m just admitting that I’m discouraged, but I know in the end I’m very lucky to have such amazing family and friends to help me get through it.
Stylishly yours,
Miss Attitude
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There is nothing wrong with letting your friends know you are discouraged. How can we be ther for you if you don’t share? *big hugs*
I think you are awesome for doing what it takes to get through it. (hugs)
You are doing everything you can to make it through this shitty downturn. I think you have been incredibly upbeat considering the two job, upside down mortgage and other crap situation.
I hope it turns around for you soon. I want you to come spend some pennies in my neck of the woods. I miss you! *hugs*
Hang in there girlie, I’ve been in your place, but with a wife and 2 little kiddios and I know exactly how frustrating and discouraging it is. Day after day, week after week doing the same thing and never seeming to make any headway.
But believe me it will turn for you. I’ve been thru the down turns of the 70′s and 80′s and you ain’t seen nothing like the 16% inflation rate and 21% mortgage rates for a “Plain, Old, Vanilla Home Loan, 30 year Fixed rate, fully amortized, Single Family Residence” during Jimmy Carters Presidency, now that was discouraging! Can you imagine paying 1/5 the cost of your house every year in interest?
You are doing the right things to hang on thru this and will be happily surprised when things get better.
Everyone goes through tough times, I don’t care who you are and if someone tells you they’ve never had it rough they are not being truthful to you or with themselves.
You will get through this rough patch in your life I know this because you have an incredible family and a just as incredible network of friends who are there 100% to help you through it.
You are doing all the right things and sooner or later it will pay off for you, it might not seem that way now but it will. *hugs*
I know it is rough and wish I could make it better. You just to keep the faith and believe it will get better and when it does it is AWESOME! Going through this rough patch makes us appreciate the upturn so much more. You will be ok, just keep on believeing. I believe in you!!! Miss you GIRL!!! ((Hugs))
Oh I gathered all my information and printed out my pay stubs and tax info to go see a housing counselor when I put a break on that and started doing things to go see my dad. But I wanted to relay this information to you (I’m sorry if you already have this) Go to http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/ and they have a link to the list of HUD approved housing counselors who can help you for free. I saw somewhere on that site that some of the counselors even talk to the bank on behalf of you, which is really what I want.
Sorry you’re feeling so overwhelmed, and I do understand. (((HUGS)))
You know what I say… When the World gets cold… get HOT! Ha! Ha! You are a survivor and you have the power to pull through. You are stronger than you think. And when you start feeling bad turn on some ABBA…. Dancing Queen… Dance and laugh your a@* off. Laughter is powerful medicine for stress.
OK, I came back to watch that video and I’m crying from laughing too hard.