I am a single parent and I have reared two DC who are 17 and 19. I separated from their father when DC was one and I was pregnant with DS. EXH has never paid a penny towards the children and I haven't pushed it because he has a violent temper.
I am completely broke, the years of rearing the DC alone have meant I have always struggled. It is 3 weeks to Christmas which is going to plunge me into my overdraft and have to use credit cards. The thought of January frightens me. This is despite me being as frugal as possible. I am not a big spender. My credit rating is crap so I can't borrow or shift credit card debt onto 0% cards.
AIBU to try not to let this affect my mood and to just go into further debt to cover costs? I can't borrow from family or friends. I am trying to stay positive but am really worried sick. We won't be going hungry and we will afford electricity. Heating might be threatened though.
One of my DC has part time job and attends college. My other DC is recovering from an illness and can't work at the moment. I am probably classified as a JAM Just About Managing but I am so worried.
Part of me thinks this will pass and we won't go hungry but I am really really scared.
I know nobody can help me but I just want to tell someone how I feel. Thanks for reading and best wishes
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AIBU?
To try not to panic about finances and cling on to belief that this will pass
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EmeraldIsle100 · 02/12/2016 23:40
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