farmerchick wrote: ↑January 7th, 2018, 11:38 pm Liberty,
You been given great advice. I've been in a similar position as a young twenty to thirty something. I'm a grandma now, but as I look back on my struggles, especially times of uncertain financials, I see that as I trusted in the Lord to help me through it, I always just had enough. Not a dollar more and usually not a nickel more, but I always made it. I never stopped trying even though the future looked very bleak and there was no way logically speaking for me to make it. I wanted to end my life a few times as well because I felt it would be easier. Things were very hard for me. But somehow, through unforeseen opportunities, unforeseen turn of events, and always paying my tithing, I made it just barely. I've been without a car, a home, and good employment, as well as being divorced with children and no child support. I cut my expenses, went without, worked as much as I could and never asked the bishop for help. I've eaten top ramen for weeks on end, lived in a basement and drove around really beat up cars that broke down all the time. It didn't hurt me! My family helped out but in hindsight I wish they hadn't. They prolonged my journey of misery by not allowing me to learn valuable lessons that no one can teach you.. No matter what happens even if it's the worst scenario possible, always remember the sting of it is temporary, as long as you are still alive. You will learn what not to do through this experience. You will also learn what to do through this experience as you navigate through it. That kind of knowledge is priceless. Your future is as bright as you make it. Light your inner fire and remember when the going gets tough, the tough get going. You can turn this around without the bishop. Addition and subtraction are the only real skills you need. Does my income equal my outgo and if it doesn't, cut appropriately until it does. Do whatever is necessary to make it work. Fast and pray for employment opportunities and do whatever is necessary. Selfishness is what drives some of us to seek the easy way out. Your bishop is giving you an opportunity possibly without knowing it to develop character and skills that will serve you well during your life. You just have to figure this out. I figured it out and I will never ever be in that position again. Lessened learned. You can do it too. Learning how to fish (sometimes on your own) instead of being given a fish is really the better gift. Trust in the Lord and do what is necessary to lift yourself out of this. You are your greatest asset.
Amen Sister! You go girl!!