Mom has been hiding her credit card debt from us for two years and now owes $47,000 — she's been paying minimums with her social security and eating one meal a day. I found out when the hospital called about her collapsing at the grocery store.
More people experience this than they realize.
The fierce independence that once defined a person can become a dangerous liability when physical and financial resources diminish.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.