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I wonder the same thing, Lynn.
Pete and I have had to work hard for everything we have. Nothing has ever been given to us. And, of course, there is some pride in that. But **** I wish we could catch a break. It's been a few years now that we are just getting by financially, then he got downsized, I had to give up being a SAHM to go back to work full time. Pete and I are ALWAYS stretched emotionally, physically and mentally.
After 18 months of doing this I'm finally accepting that yes, life can be hard (it is for a lot of people right now), and you can choose to focus on the good or focus on the bad--and you can actually learn to interpret the "bad" as a challenge instead of it being something negative.
I do get a bit pissed off (honestly) at those that seem to have it made and get by so easily. But I'm also learning not to compare myself. It's not easy!!
I tell ya, if and when we do catch a break I will be MORE THAN EXTREMELY GRATEFUL!!!
Pete and I have had to work hard for everything we have. Nothing has ever been given to us. And, of course, there is some pride in that. But **** I wish we could catch a break. It's been a few years now that we are just getting by financially, then he got downsized, I had to give up being a SAHM to go back to work full time. Pete and I are ALWAYS stretched emotionally, physically and mentally.
After 18 months of doing this I'm finally accepting that yes, life can be hard (it is for a lot of people right now), and you can choose to focus on the good or focus on the bad--and you can actually learn to interpret the "bad" as a challenge instead of it being something negative.
I do get a bit pissed off (honestly) at those that seem to have it made and get by so easily. But I'm also learning not to compare myself. It's not easy!!
I tell ya, if and when we do catch a break I will be MORE THAN EXTREMELY GRATEFUL!!!
