I am heavily laden...

Philippines
September 30, 2010 8:56pm CST
Hello mylotters.. I feel sad today. By just thinking all the responsibilities that I have to act upon just makes my heart so heavy. My father doesn't have a work, so my mother has to work hard for us to survive. I have 3 siblings, and I am the second from the eldest. When I graduated college, I was hired right away. Luckily, it pays me well for a beginner. My eldest sister is also working now but shes earning half of my salary. My other two sisters are still in college. Since my mother is still paying all her debts, and my eldest sister is saving for her board exam, I have to shoulder the other expenses. My mother's share is to pay the tuition fees of my sisters and the rest of the expenses is mine. I have to pay the bills, groceries and more. I couldn't really save. My salary is enough for everything. Just a week ago, I had an argument with my mother. She scolded me because I always went out with my friends. She shouted at me that I couldn't save because I always hang out with them, I am spending for nonsense. I was really trying my best to control my anger and shout her back but I didn't do that. I respect her so much. But I was really hurt and until now I feel so frustrated, and sad. I am not complaining for all my responsibilities because they are my family and it is also my obligation to help. But sometimes I just feel sad and tired thinking all of it. I honestly don't want to feel like this. Am I bad? What am I supposed to do? :(
3 responses
@canaussie (221)
• Australia
1 Oct 10
First of all, I commend you for helping your family and everyone for pooling their resources together. Just wondering why your father is not working or making attempts to help out. Is he sick or something? I know your load is heavy we could only hope that one day your other siblings will lighten the load for you. I've also been there and done all that, being the eldest with 3 siblings and mom, grandma & grandpa, cats and dogs all depended on me for 22 years. Even now that I've moved with my own family abroad, and they have their own families, they still ask for financial help. It seems that our responsibility being imposed to us (as tradition) doesn't end! I just look at things on the brighter side, that perhaps I was given these blessings to share with my family, that I am better of in this side of the fence giving than asking for help. Good luck and more power to you!
• Philippines
1 Oct 10
Yes hopefully we can do all these things together. I appreciate a lot that you also shared your own responsibilities. I feel better as I read this. I know mine is lighter compared to other people out there. Yes, I have to be thankful to God because I know he's helping me to help my family also. Thanks for sharing.. :) God Bless you also. I admire people like you..
• United States
1 Oct 10
It is very honorable to help with your family. I understand you feel you should help since they are your family and all. But it's not wrong to do a little for yourself along the way. If you don't reap some sort of benefit from your own work you will soon (as you see) get discouraged and it will be harder to work... give yourself a little break..it doesn't have to be a lot,but something will help! If you burn out you won't be able to help your family either!
• Philippines
1 Oct 10
Thanks macdingolinger.. ^.^ Maybe I was just unprepared for this kind of responsibility. I am only 21 and I am still immature. Well my mother has a point, I always go out with my friends and I guess I was too much. Thanks for responding..^.^ I appreciate your advice.
• China
1 Oct 10
relax eat what you want or listen to music···and then continue to work and live.