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beastableNew Contributor25 Nov 2025, 8:48 am AEDT

need help

Hi, I am not sure what to do or where to go. I have just turned 60 and have a loving husband and son, but they don't know the true depths of how i'm feeling as we have a small family business (my husband, myself and our son, I also work am working 5 days a week normally 5.30am to 1.30pm, but at moment doing extra hours to 3.30pm) as the business is struggling a little bit financially, so I'm doing what I can.

No matter what I do, i still feel like i'm disappointing them and feel like a failure as I can't do more.

Thanks

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor25 Nov 2025, 9:36 am AEDT

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Hello @beastable and welcome to the forums. I'm sorry to hear how you are feeling but you are really strong and brave for reaching out for support. It sounds like you are doing the best you can, at the moment things are tough financially and alot of small family businesses are struggling so you're not alone there. I hope things get easier for you and your family soon. The community here is amazing and supportive and I hope you find it helpful to connect here.

Be gentle with yourself and remember you're not alone ❤️

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beastableNew Contributor25 Nov 2025, 10:08 am AEDT

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Thankyou, I'm trying, but at the moment it's soooo hard, as I am also worrying about how we'll go through Christmas as well, with paying factory and house rent etc

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MissGremlinSenior Contributor25 Nov 2025, 10:47 am AEDT

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@beastable i hear you, I'm sorry things are so hard but it won't always be like this. Christmas is hard in many ways and rent costs are ridiculous so it's just adding that extra pressure to families at an already stressful time. I'm not sure if it's an option for you but there's services that you can contact for financial help, they might be able to offer some assistance to help get through. You are doing so well trying as hard as you can and you should be proud of yourself for that.

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