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Originally Posted by Xerxys
^^ Whenever anyone tells me "Your not alone" I always want to yell, "Really, No shit! I'll start a club so we can all talk about our feelings!". But then I don't.
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Damn!! I guess I touched a nerve. But point taken... it's of no real help and can sound very condescending.
One thing I did learn in my counseling period was that I was as often a cheerleader as a guide. Many (probably most) know what to do. They just need some comfort and affirmation that they are doing it.
Lack of money or concern about it is one of the greatest stressors in our society, and we don't do anything about teaching our young people how to deal with it. I've long advocated for more life-skills training in our education system. Every kid should be taught some basic financial skills in middle school or sooner. Again, of no use to RagingM or anyone else having difficulty now, but just a suggestion that might help others avoid getting there.