Death, Sex & Money
I Was In Debt. Then My Sister Offered Me $16,000.
Apr 2, 2024
A listener named Tessa shares her $19,000 credit card debt journey. Her sister offers $16,000 to help, but it brings new challenges. They discuss the link between financial struggles and mental health, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics.
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- Receiving financial assistance from family may not provide instant peace-of-mind, highlighting the complexity of emotional reactions to debt relief.
- Exploring bankruptcy as a viable solution emphasizes the need for confronting financial realities and seeking sustainable ways to manage debt.
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Struggles with Debt and Accepting Help from Family
Tessa, facing $16,500 in credit card debt, struggled to talk about it until confiding in their sister led to accepting financial help. The episode explores the shame and challenges in discussing personal finances, highlighting Tessa's journey from accumulating debt to seeking and accepting assistance from family.
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