FinanceStruggling with debt
#RI-69e34526·7 months ago·
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“Helping my mom financially after her divorce”
What Actually Happened
My mom's financial situation is terrible after her divorce, and I'm struggling to help her without enabling her
What I wish I knew
"I wish I had known how to set boundaries and encourage her to take initiative"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Seek professional help and set clear boundaries to avoid enabling others"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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