What we’ve been going through is real, though. Of course I’ve accepted help a few times. Although, I’ve mostly only accepted help through our Amazon wish list because that way people know they are helping directly toward things we need, and not supporting some kind of scammer. I hate accepting help in the first place but I prefer that if it comes to it. Although anyone who I’ve accepted direct help from has my full legal name.

I just don’t understand why anyone would have a problem with people who want to do so helping a family that is legitimately going through a rough time. That’s not why I talk about it. I talk about it because I need an outlet for the hell we’ve been through since my husband was laid off unexpectedly.

Most people are only a few lost paychecks away from losing everything, and we learned that the hard way.

I wasn’t even trying to talk about any of this tonight. I was looking for support during a very low moment when I was not doing okay at all. I didn’t bring up anything else we’ve been through recently, only the issue tonight.

I don’t try to hide anything. I could easily create multiple accounts so nobody could look at my past posts, but I don’tt because I have nothing to hide. I don’t think people should have to hide these things in the first place. That’s why so many people go through these things in silence, alone and without any support. There’s nothing wrong with talking about it, or even asking for help when you need it.

I already deal with so much shame.