Just a couple weeks shy of being unemployed and looking for a YEAR.

Spent ALL my savings trying to keep my rent stabilized apartment. I have no job, no partner, no social life and becoming a messy, lonely drunk to cope with all the swirling financial and emotional insecurity. It’s not great.

Needed to get that off my chest.

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I'm really sorry. I've been where you are. Please take care of yourself.

Try to keep physically active, exercise is really important, makes you stronger inside and out.

Find time for passions - like reading, sewing, gardening - and try to keep a journal. Nurturing your internal world will help you stay away from unhealthy coping habits like drinking.

And if you need someone to chat, feel free to DM.

Good luck ❤️

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Oh no, sending you lots of positive energy and good vibes.

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Sending you so much positive and healing energy. You are not alone in those feelings. One step at a time you can make tiny adjustments for a better, healthier version of yourself. You’ve got this! I’m rooting for you! ♥️ 💯

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I’m sorry. I know it’s tough. The dry spell will eventually end. Is there an alternate form of income you can generate in the meantime

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