Let’s be real For A moment
Life is fucking hard, and anyone who says otherwise is lying. I make $20 an hour working full-time, and yet I still feel like I’m struggling. It’s honestly bullshit. I’ve budgeted, I’ve cut back, and I don’t even let myself spend the small bit of money I have left on anything for me most of the time, because it feels foolish. And still, it annoys me how little I have after all the bills are paid.
Yeah, my family doesn’t go without, and that’s what keeps me going. But these damn credit cards seem to keep racking up, and I swear it’ll take an eternity before they’re finally paid off. I don’t always say it, but the stress of the bills weighs on me.
Maybe it’s just my anxiety talking, but damn it, I hate the feeling of barely getting by.
If you’ve ever felt like this, I get it. Let’s be real here—it’s a safe space. Share how you’re feeling, how you cope with it all. We’re all in this together, and I want to hear how others are managing.
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Adulting sucks! Finances suck! Medical issues suck! You are not alone. These all add to the stress of everyday life!