financialhomelessness
#RI-6ad49f7c·6 months ago·
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“Supporting a homeless childhood friend financially”
What Actually Happened
I've given over $10,000 to my childhood friend, but she's still homeless and requests keep coming
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew the long-term effects of enabling her addiction"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't let guilt force you into financial decisions that harm your own family"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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financial Category
66
financial decisions logged. Avg regret 5.9/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
53%
of financial decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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