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In reply to the discussion: I wish the economy would hurry up and reach those of us at the bottom. [View all]Puzzledtraveller
(5,937 posts)84. Many times all I could do was take stock in what was going right
it helps for a little bit but when you look out at the horizon and begin to see no relief in sight you begin to sink back into it. I have a steady job, I live alone and live within my means and most months I have to borrow or use payday loans to get groceries. I can't imagine what it would be like if I had a family needing me. That is where I do some good, I'm a SNAP and Mediciad worker so I can help others and also know that there are people really suffering right now.
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I wish the economy would hurry up and reach those of us at the bottom. [View all]
VenusRising
Feb 2013
OP
Those heartless, greedy bastards wouldn't make it 20 minutes in the life of a poor child.
VenusRising
Feb 2013
#18
I wish for that too. I'm 54 and have maybe 4 or 5 years where I wasn't worried all the time.
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#28
My ex-family, were/are obsessed by money. Everyone is judged based on how much they have or what
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#31
I do not miss it one bit. I can no longer allow someone to abuse me because they 'love' me.
Mnemosyne
Feb 2013
#52
I'm so sorry to read this. It doesn't help, but you're not alone and there are enough
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#53