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Post Christmas Thoughts

Nicoles Nickels

Christmas came and went regardless of my being “ready” We had plenty of food, plenty of presents, plenty of fun and love and not enough sleep. I lost a job, lost health insurance, lost a house, lost what I thought was my identity and had to start from scratch. I’m very grateful.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although friends tried to help by offering part time employment, she was unable to keep a paying job. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. Discontinue Insurance. Since she could no longer afford to pay it, she stopped the home insurance and stopped using the cars she inherited (also free and clear).