It is scary when we notice Savings dwindling, Lizbeth and once we “dip in”, whether it’s for gambling or other purposes, the money vanishes . Of course gambling is the fastest way to wipe ourselves out, but as you describe reckless spending can be costly too.
Would you consider having a few counselling sessions to talk this out? Maybe your security feels threatened? You seem to be a bit less confident in your posts lately. Not judging of course but you used to sound very upbeat.
The thought of the child getting sunburned up set me!! Years ago that happened to the child of someone I knew. Left her with a friend for a weekend and she got 2nd degree burns from being left unattended in the sun. I hope he is much better now. It is so painful. Natural yogurt gives instant relief if applied immediately.