Oh sh*t.

camrude

Got an email from one of my really good girlfriends. Here's the jist of it:

"We have to claim bankruptcy and will be losing our house and car within the year. I am also on a medical leave because I had a nervous break-down. I just can't handle all this anymore and want to give up, but have to keep going for B (their daughter). I have never been so stressed out in my life and I feel like a loser."

She never emails me. We talk 3-4 times/month and she's always very open about everything going on. I knew money was tight b/c her H lost his job for about 3 months a year ago, but has been working since then. The fact that I was clueless about all of this has me really worried about her.

I've never had a friend lose their house...cannot imagine.

MrsErickson

This economy is really hitting people hard and in ways we wouldn't expect.  I'm glad that she feels she can share this with you.  I'm sure she will be needing a friend.

joseysbride

That's awful.  I don't know what I'd say to her if I were in your situation.

stacynikki

That's awful!  Hugs to your friend.