My friend: I know only too well that nasty feeling of having to ask a parent for a loan. How I loathe that feeling. Up until about 10 years ago, I was indebted to no-one (except the bank, of course :)) and I was proud of that status. But things happened … both of us being entrepreneurs, kids in private school, general living beyond means, gambling … and then reality swoops in and it’s time to pay up. I remember nights pacing trying to find solutions and finally having to ask for help. It was sickening … but it was necessary … and sometimes it’s just what we have to do to survive. It’s life … and we’re meant to learn from it. So do what you must, and try not to be too hard on yourself. If it were your son asking for money, I’m sure you’d do whatever you could to help. I’m sure your mom feels good being able to help.
Take it easy, K and be good to yourself. Financial stress happens to us all.
Love, RG
