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BellaGusCasual Contributor
In response to: Money Issues
samt31Senior Contributor
hi @BellaGus it can be hard to depent on someone else. i hate too, i have been out of work for 6 weeks and relying on my DSP and my partners income. i hate that he left to pay for everything but he understands when i go back to work i will have money to pay him back. anyway he must love you to help and support you. have you talked it over with him? sometimes communication can fix it too and might feel a wieght brrn lifted off your shoulders..
samt31
In response to: Money Issues
utopiaSenior Contributor
In response to: Money Issues
Fancy_PantsSenior Contributor
Hi @BellaGus
There is no shame in relying on people when you need it, specially your partner
as queenie said (paraphrased) it all comes around, you care for each other in different ways at different times.
if you can try and see this feeling you have of restriction / lack of freedom as a temporary tight blanket wrapped around you to comfort you at a time when you need it. when you are able and ready you can shrug it off and have your freedom of movement / independance back again
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