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[piplover]

Hello, all.

I'm so sorry I haven't posted or replied to the last post.  I've been... overwhelmed, I think is the best term.

Financially, I'm pretty much as low as I can be.  Buying the house went well, but there were some unexpected costs that kept cropping up when I did so, so rather than the amount I was told I would have to pay, I ended up paying about $500 more.  Which really strapped me and now I'm pretty much in the whole for the foreseeable future.

I did my taxes today and was hoping I would get enough to get me out, but for some reason I can't explain, I'm only getting $100 back. Which, yes, is better than having to pay, but ever since I started working as an adult, I've always had at least a thousand back. It just seems like everything that can go wrong is, and I'm at my wits end.

I'm depressed, and pulling into myself.  I've also been thinking a lot about my dad lately, and being really depressed about that.  I just want to curl into a ball and stay in bed for the next week. 

I'm sorry this is such a pity part, I just needed to get this out. I'm not ignoring anyone, I promise, but I'm so tapped out right now, emotionally, physically, and financially, it's all I can do to get out of bed in the morning.

I love you all.

*Hugs*

Comments

[gellmar64.livejournal.com]

I´m so very, very sorry to hear this.I know exactly the toll a wrecked economy takes out of you, Your mother can´t help a bit? Is there any possibility that you can get someone to share the house with? Anything that can help you get along financially.

Best wishes
Maria

[piplover.livejournal.com]

I had hoped to have a friend stay with me, but that fell through, and everyone else I know is already settled. As for my mom... Sigh. I owe her $700, since she bought the ticket for me to go to Florida. I was supposed to use my tax refund to pay her back.

I just... I don't know what else to do.

[gellmar64.livejournal.com]

You can´t ask around, perhaps a friend of a friend needs a place to stay. There´s always the possibility to put up an ad. That´s a bit frightening because you never know who will answer, but ask for references and limit the parameters to strictly women, and any other wish you might have. Sometimes desperate needs must be met with desperate measures.

Perhaps there was something wrong with your taxes, and if you can get someone to help you look at them again you will get a refund?

I really wish luck after all your hard times.

Maria

[piplover.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon. I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner. It was a case of, "I really need to answer that. After I take a nap." And I just seemed to keep doing that.

I wish I could get a roommate, but even though I have a two bedroom, there just isn't room. I have PTSD, and severe trust issues, so I don't think I would be able to cope with a stranger living with me, and none of the friends I trust are looking right now. But I'll manage, I just have to get this rough patch and it will be OK.

[elayna88.livejournal.com]

Take care of yourself. I hope things improve soon. *hugs*

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

Thanks, hon.

[xanthe.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through such a tough patch. Hang on in there - things will turn around again. *Hugs*.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

Thank you.

[shirebound]

Come here to share whatever you need to, as often as you need to. I'm really sorry to hear that the home purchase ended up so unexpectedly costly. *sigh*

*gentle loving hugs*

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

It's just overwhelming right now. They told me I would get the earnest money back, and then suddenly I'm not. They told me it would only be a certain amount to purchase, and then it ended up being $500 more out of pocket. I was fine for a little bit, but now I'm just wondering what's going to happen next.

[dreamflower]

(((hugs))) I'm so sorry that you are having a rough time.

We love you, too, dear. You can vent here any time.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

Thanks, sweetie. I'm trying not to have a pity party, but I just don't know what I'm going to do. It's so overwhelming.

[rereader.livejournal.com]

I hear where you're coming--I've been having literal nightmares about my finances/business myself. I hope things look up for you soon.

(It might be well worth having a professional look at your tax returns, not just this year's but the past few years.)

[piplover.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon. Sorry I'm so late in replying to this.

I am going to have my mom's friend look at my taxes. She's a professional, and does my mom's.

Also, I don't think I mentioned this, but we found out my dad had a small life insurance policy. Nothing big, but it will help a bit once that comes through.

*Hugs*

[pathvain-aelien.livejournal.com]

Hugs. I'm sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time. I hope it gets better for you soon!

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

Thanks, hon. I'm sorry it took me so long to respond. I'm doing a bit better now, and hopefully things will continue to get better.

[pathvain-aelien.livejournal.com]

I hope so too! Hugs.

[amaraal.livejournal.com]

I understand you completey. Being short of money is one of the worst things in life. Maybe you can sell stuff? And as rereader said: maybe you should consult a professional about the tax repay?

I'm feeling with you about your dad. Gladly mine is still alive. And I can't even a bit imagine how that must feel like. To curl into a ball and stay in bed for a week would be the only possible option then, I think. Nothing is wrong with that.

What would I do if I were you... Think of Sherlock Holmes. Go and search for a female flatmare. Someone to share at least a while company with. There must be someone out there :)

Then have a cup of tea, sort the things our you really will never use/need again. Donate/sell them, give them away.

Read your 'Soldier's Heart' again. I was soooo impressed of the idea that Holmes has a melody for everything :)

Hugs from stormy Germany :)

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

Thanks, hon!

I wish I could get a flatmate, but unfortunately my place just isn't that big. I am looking into selling some of my stuff, though, to help with the money.

Losing my dad was probably the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with. I can't even bear to think about what will happen with I lose my mom. Right now I'm coping, mostly, but it still gets me.

I'm just hoping things will get better.

[songspinner9.livejournal.com]

I am sorry things are so complicated right now for you. You are certainly allowed to vent here, y'know...
*sending virtual cuddles*. Can you message me your new real address so I can send you something to cheer you up? :)

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

I'm so sorry I didn't respond sooner. Did I message you my address? I honestly can't remember. I will do so now, just in case. I'm such a mess right now, it's like I forget everything the moment I think it, lol.

Things are a bit better, and hopefully will continue to improve. I just have to tough it out a bit.

[nodbear.livejournal.com]

Sorry it hsa been tough - often a major change like moving seems to coincide with other things - lalmost like a conspiracy
but thinking of you very much

and shall send you a little something too by way of cheering you up if i can find what I Am looking for

[piplover.livejournal.com]

*Hugs*

Thanks, hon!

I'm trying to keep my chin up, and not let it get me down, but some days it's really hard to crawl out of bed. I've been thinking of visiting England again, and hope I can do so soon. I really want to visit again, and have a proper vacation!

[nodbear.livejournal.com]

yes a visit sounds a great idea !