Crushed by Debt

Two days ago at 3 am, my husband and I were awoken by the repo man coming to get our vehicle. I have so much credit card debt that I will probably file bankruptcy. I am so sick of our society and having to have "things."

Sure it's nice to have a vehicle that is nice and new, but at what cost? When I come to the end of my life, am I really going to care about all of the crap that I possessed? I want to lead a simple life. I want to drive a piece of crap car because it will be paid for and no one can come knocking on my door and take it from me!

I try to lead a simple life. I don't shop very much etc. But, somehow I eventually get wrapped back up in all the consumerism. I guess it's because, if you are born in a rich country, it is shoved down your throat 24/7 all your life. It is a hard habit to break.

We all want everything now. Our society is focused on immediate gratification. We wouldn't want to save money and then pay cash for what we need! Oh no! Why do that when you can get instant credit. Then we can have what we want NOW.

I have almost 23,000 worth of credit card debt and I couldn't tell you what I bought. Isn't that sick?

America has a health care crisis. People can't afford to go to the doctor when they get cancer from all the pesticides and antibiotics that our government puts in our food. But, we never hear about that do we? How about the pesticides that coffee growers use that are banned in the U.S.? But, it's okay to import beans from countries where it isn't banned.

I wish I could disappear from this society. I don't want anymore "instant credit" or pre-approved card offers. My mind and life are filled with 'how are we going to pay this or that." I can't answer the phone. God forbid it's a bill collector. Why do we do this to ourselves?

If a kid is lucky enough to have both his parents under one roof, he never sees them. Both parents work their asses off. Why? so we can buy more things. Then we wonder why the divorce rate is so high and the kids are killing each other.

I could go on and on. I think it's time to do some real soul searching. Thanks for letting me ramble on.

Anonymous

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