A big hug, dont beat yourself up over this, it is hard to have empathy for someone when we have no comparison. Just think of all the empathy you will have after what you are going through. Big hugs.

I have been taking care of the bills my whole adult life and it seems the months go by too fast and I say to myself, Ok,, I have already paid that one,, and ooopspss, that was last month! LOL
I agree with Lyn, don't beat yourself up over it!

I am here for you. If you need help or have a specific questions, please send me a message I will help in any possible.

no your not a widow, but i'm sure you didn't expect to be divorced either. ok, your going to figure things out, and learn all these things. budgeting, expenses, you'll be ok. don't be ashamed, we live and learn from experiences and mistakes.

I think in many ways divorce is harder than a death. At least death is certain, and doesn't leave you in such an emotional limbo. So yes, you have an excuse.

1. Shelter, with heat. 2. Food.

Everything else: gravy. You will learn to find it fun and it will give you a good feeling of control.

Marriage is a division of labor. It's not unusual to feel lost doing the things they used to do. As to your mother, well, you didn't know any better then, did you?

No I didn't know better but I should have been more understanding. I have been homeless once, when I was 16 I am feel like I am back in that same place. I am living pay cheque to pay cheque and it's something I haven't had to do for the last 10 years and I am finding setting a budget and sticking to it very hard. I have shelter, food and heat because I live with my lovers but because I am not working as much as I could so I can finish school I am really tight for money. Gas and my credit card bills are the things that are getting me. I haven't yet had to deal with car insurance, medical, life etc. It's over whelming. I am so paranoid about money that I honestly feel like I am 16 again.

Life happens.

I know that sounds flippant.. but..you can not control the situation at this time. Do your best and know that you are doing all that you can do.

We are here for you..we are all going thru similar situations. You are doing your best.

Aaah, don't be too hard on yourself. I have two grown children who have done and said things they regret, that I don't even think about anymore. We know you love us and that is all that matters. We did the same thing to our mothers.

Look upon this new confusion as an opportunity to regain control over your life. It will all fall into place and you are going to be so proud of yourself.

Take care. (((HUGS))))