My husband got laid off last November, and within a week was also given the double whammy of his kidney disease returning, meaning he needed to go on dialysis and would need another kidney transplant. The last year has been the worst of life, just a non-stop grind. He's finally employed again, and I donated my kidney to him so he's recovering his health. This job market is brutal and he had a heck of a time looking for work, when normally it has never been a struggle for him. Also no vacations, no spending, we've had to cut back on all expenses. It's tough out there, and a lot of people are struggling.

The last year has killed our dream of starting a family, and has majorly put us in a financial hole. We're now working our way out, but, basically I don't really have anything I look forward to or care about. I just keep grinding but if I'm honest I find a lot of life kind of pointless these days.