Losing a home after 22 years is an indication of excessive spending fueled by alcoholism. But you need to look for it.
Losing my home and my mind
Dear Doug:
Due to the weak economy, we are being forced from our home of 22 years. Our grown children have no idea about our financial travails. I’m angry and disappointed with my husband, who I blame for this circumstance. I think we need counseling, but all the local therapists are friends or acquaintances of ours. What should I do?
Signed,
Financially and mentally disabled
Dear Codependent,
Other columnists would tell you the obvious: you took on too much debt to support your lifestyle, implying you used your home as an ATM without explicitly saying so. It needs to be said.
Other columnists might also mention the fact that because you didn’t say it, you must not have lost your jobs. ...
