when can you say that you already have enough?

We are in a similar position, though I am currently looking for new part time work. We have found help at a local church that has a food giveaway one time a month. We tend to spend out dollars and put change aside. Then when we are down to it and payday is a couple of days away, we can count and roll change and spend it on milk, or sometimes even gas to tide us over. When your salary increased you did not automatically put it aside so that you could make a decision to pay something that was impending. Many people when they get the increase automatically spend it away. So easy to do in this money driven society. I hope that you can gain a measure of control over this as we are stiving to do. I am willing to help you with information if you just ask and I will attempt to find things to help you in your area!!! Good luck!

Yes, I think most of us have had money problems before. Right now I don't have any income. Real live can be tough sometimes. Good luck.