Can things get any worse?

I have those days and I just take a Lexapor and things get better lol. The begining of 09 our days were like that, both of our cars were breaking down and it was over 3,000 to fix them. I was so stressed that I had thought about getting divorced several times. I hope things pick up for you soon, hang in there.

Personally I think everyone can relate with this one. I know that no matter what we do these days it always seems like things continue to increase in price, and there is never enough $$ to go around. It makes me wonder if there will ever be a better solution for all of this as well? Personally your best thing is if you believe in the Power of Prayer is say some Prayers and Trust god to get you thru this. Yes, things are tight these days but we need to just remember you have a home, and a husband and that is better than what a lot of people have for sure. Just take things one day at a time and one day you will be able to look back on it all and know it was worth it. Wishing you the Best.

aw, I'm sorry to hear things are going so rough for you guys. I try not to ask if things can get any worse because I'm afraid if I say it things will get worse. You should give ChaCha another try. Things have been picking up some. If as a guide they are still slow then ask them to switch to an Expeditor. I swear that brings in more money than a guide does. I wish I could say or do something else to help, but we're pretty strapped as it is.

I think we lead parallel lives as for the last few weeks it feels like everything and everyone is conspiring against me. I won’t go into specifics but it definitely makes me wonder when things are going to start swinging back the other way. Stupid thing is I have been through worse times but this time it just feels too much. On top of this I was struck down by a stomach bug a couple of days ago. I know it’s not as bad as a car breaking down, but it’s left me so wiped out that I am unable to keep up with jobs and commitments, which just compounds matters.

Good morning, Kat, I'm sorry things are so tough for you now... I've been there too... Other than to try to convince you that yes, things could be worse, I can only offer suggestions to help... Suggestions that I'm sure you've already thought of, but... Go to your church for help... Tell your pastor/priest you are in trouble. Maybe they can help with a little bit of food or even money to get your car more stable. Maybe they have volunteers that are willing to offer you rides to where you need to go... If the church can't help with food or money, try getting a ride into town to the local food bank. Do you have WIC where you are? I wish I could offer you more... when I was in dire straights, at least I didn't have children (yet)... I'm sure you have many friends, call on them, they may be able to help... Remember this: when you're at the bottom, there's noplace left to go but up!

I think alot of people are having a rough time this year and although it is easier said than done you really just have to try to look at the brighter side of things even when things are bad. You kinda juat have to tell yourself it could be worse and appreciate the fact that it's not. I have learned that when you appreciate what you currently have no matter how little it is things just start to come to you when you need them the most. That's just the law of the universe...there's no way around it for sure. I swear it's all about attitude. I was going through a rough time here recently getting all depressed and becoming a worry wart, but then I gave myself a little pep talk and reminded myself of where I am for today. Today I'm alive and have a great relationship and still have a job. I used to be big on material things, but what do they really matter? It's not like you can take it with you when you go. Trust me things will get better but it has to start with your attitude and gratitude and that's the truth. I'm learning daily how to ignore the bad and stay focused on the good and believe it or not things are getting better.

I know the feeling..makes you feel like your drowning and can't keep your head above the problems. Sorry to hear that the car has messed up again. I seriously do pray that things start to look up for you both soon..

LOL. Welcome to my world. Unfortunatly things can and often do get worse. I've been broke for so long that it's becoming a habit. My children and I have learned to do without a lot and to make do with what we have. I just keep in mind that God will not give us more than we can handle (it actually says this in scripture). What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And it's not what happens but how you react that counts. I try to run those sentences through my head when I get depressed. Then I concentrate on the fact that although I don't have much - I'm healthy, my kids are healthy and we've always got each other. It doesn't take alot of money to do the things we do but at the end of the day; we're a family and that's what counts.

You are having a tough time, I suppose. It happens to everybody. Especially now that we are in global crisis, a lot of people have been suffering financially. It will take time for us to get back on our feet again. All we need to do is to persevere. We are all down and there is no other way but up. You just have to hold on and more importantly, do not forget to pray. Pray for guidance and for strength.