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[–] [email protected] 34 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Our cat got a full urinary blockage, so we've been at the vet dealing with that. My mom's horse got colicky, and seems like she's got twisted guts, so she's been dealing with that. Dad broke his hip last week, and has developed a foot infection that he can't deal with properly, so he's been at the emergency clinic dealing with that. I got socks though, and I'm super jazzed about that. And donated a bunch of money to the food bank, so at least some people can eat today.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Well done for giving despite all the crap you've had to deal with. Sorry about all the bad luck. I am also pleased about your socks. Nice socks are far rarer than they should be.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Thanks. It's been a hell of a year. We went from pretty financially secure in July to basically unable to pay bills in December, and we haven't changed anything. Then the food bank put out a call that they have 5000 new visitors this year, on top of the 12000 regulars. If we're in the shit, then everyone below us is deeper in it, and need cash more than we do. Not sure how we're gonna pay for our little guy though, that set us back two months wages.