I received a disturbing call last night from mom asking for money. She is retired and divorced, living on her own.
She wanted to talk to me and I listened. Essentially, she is in over her head financially (again) and needs money for a lawyer so she can file for bankruptcy (a 2nd time).
I got pretty upset on the phone with her. As this just just confirmed that she did not learn her lesson the first time around.
I asked how much she owed and there was silence. She only revealed $30,000 in medical bills and some 'other' items. What really makes me mad is that she is hiding the truth from me. I know this, as I have been lied to numerous times in the past. On top of that, she tried her guilt tactics to try to get me to feel bad for her.
I used to fall for that stuff, but not anymore. I'm really upset at her. She is living beyond her means and is looking for a quick way out of this situation.
I told her I had to discuss this with my wife. She wants $1,600 - but if I were to contribute, I'd probably not give her more than $800 for a down payment to get the legal process going.
I hate this... of course I want to help her, but I don't need these guilt trips in my life. I have my own issues to worry about.
Thoughts?
Submitted January 31, 2017 at 06:33AM by M_Madison http://ift.tt/2kmvlyG
