That’s great, for marginal situations like an unexpected bill or a minor car issue, that you have the resources to deal with.
When your circumstances have you clinging to the raggedy edge of being housed, every speedbump is a mountain that could leave you on the streets.

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Aunt Hippie’s Opinions N Sh!t
Aunt Hippie’s Opinions N Sh!t

Written by Aunt Hippie’s Opinions N Sh!t

Frizzy-headed witch dyke. Heretic in the church of Capitalism. Angry feminist. Pro-immigrant. Pro-choice. Pro-human decency, anti-racist. All genders are valid.

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Yes well, it's 21 sentences to help make you mentally stronger...not 21 sentences to help you not stress when you dont make enough money to pay rent. For that, I think a lifestyle change is in order.

I was driving slow in the right lane today…