...And Now I'm thinkin I'll swerve off the road
By FayeSLongo
@FayeSLongo (306)
United States
November 13, 2008 2:35pm CST
I don't know if this is the right outlet for how I'm feeling right now but this is where I happen to be, so this is where it's going! I am exhausted and sad and I just don't want to try anymore. I am so sick and tired of working my a$$ off for nothing. I can't afford to pay my bills, I can't find a job, and I can barely get up in the morning. I'm just SO tired of constantly feeling like a failure, of always being in crisis, of never being able to get by. I work so hard and nothing ever comes out of it, I mean God - I barely get a paycheck, and when I do get one there's a nicely folded lay-off slip inside!
I have been doing it on my own since I was fourteen and I'm just so tired, I don't want to do it anymore, I want to give up!
I can't even take care of myself right now but I still have to take care of my son.
I'm usually so positive and happy, I always try to look on the bright side and usually I feel strong, but I just can't anymore, I can't do it.
WHY DOES EVERYTHING HAVE TO BE SO HARD? Am I being punished for something I did in a past life? Or do I really just plain old suck? Something MUST be wrong with me. Stuff like this doesn't happen to other people CONSTANTLY, but it does to me. I have been through three jobs since July and I didn't quit or get fired from a single one; I get laid off. God, I just don't want to try anymore...
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2 responses
@sudalunts (5523)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I know this not going to help you or make you feel better about your situation, but you are not alone. This is happening to so many people. I am one of them. I have always worked and was able to pay my bills and even treat myself from time to time. I lost my job five months ago, and everything is going down hill, I can not pay my bills either.
I know how frustrated you must feel, but think about your son. Don't let this set back steal your joy, continue on with your happy and positive personality. Things will get better.
I wish you lots of luck
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@FayeSLongo (306)
• United States
13 Nov 08
Thank you, and I know you're right but it is so hard to believe that right now. I feel so stuck, like things will never get better, regardless of what I do. It's very hard to move forward when it all feels so pointless.
But I do thank you for your response and I too wish you the very best!
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@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I'm sorry, dear. :(
It's very unfortunate. I don't think my situation is quite as bad as yours. My job is somewhat stable, but I don't make NEARLY enough and they keep piling on more and more responsibilities for the same pay... I do love the people I work with and the location is very close so I save on gas and travel expenses, but I can barely pay my bills and am falling farther and farther behind.
I want to try to save money but I always end up almost feeling destitute. I can barely cover even my necessary bills such as rent, gas, groceries, insurance, etc. I have cut corners by doing things such as buying cheaper groceries, cutting back on the percentage I contribute to my 401K, trying to get a decent second job, etc, but I have yet to make progress.
Anyway, I am sorry and I hope things get better for you soon! Best wishes!
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@FayeSLongo (306)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Thanks Bethany. I know things will get better, its just hard to really believe that sometimes, I'm sure you know what I mean. But good luck to you!
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