It may or may not help you to hear this but I'm just going to say it in case it does -
because I'm a person who has struggled so much with money in my life and haven't felt like I ever had a say in whether I had it or not, I've done a whole lot of self examination on the subject.
There have been times it came easily and times I couldn't get any if my life depended on it. And I've been trying to make the changes in myself so that I can create a different reality around me. I became so tired of feeling like a lack of resources made my life feel not worth living anymore. So often I felt like just giving up and like I am just not suited well for this world.
But when I look underneath all of my despair that has arisen around money and resources, what I see over and over in myself is that this powerlessness I've felt with money was/is rooted in a lack of self worth, a lack of believing that I am worth taking care of, that I am worth looking out for, planning for.
Unfortunately there isn't a pill I can take to fix this but at least it IS something I do have control over and can make a difference with. It takes time but every little step and decision to support myself inside out is immediately its own reward. I can't stress this enough - it's amazing how much good and how quickly each action gives back.
I don't know the nuances of how your financial difficulties sit inside you, but know that you have the inner resources you need (the self care, self love, belief in yourself or whatever the specific medicine is for you) to come out on the other side of this housing crisis and that the inner resources ARE the key not only for this now but also for your wellness in your future. Yes you have to take outward actions, but if they are also fueled with some good beliefs inside you, it makes ALL the difference. Love to you @macksby!
Thanks @natureofbeing for these very thoughtful and specific words -- they definitely resonate with me... I am definitely aware that I need to make some changes in my life, both outwardly and INWARD, for sure... I have for the last couple of years, not felt very good about myself, for many different reasons.., and sort of withdrew from the world around me because of it... Not only do I need to take a good look at myself, but the people I surround myself with... Unfortunately, it took circumstances like this to awaken me to that... Your words, thoughts, prayers, support are so well received and greatly appreciated -- Thanks Ruth!!!
sounds like some good insights on your part....I envision you stepping bit by bit into yourself again and discovering that it's so much easier than you thought!!