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   Man of Sand (sand@mindly.social)'s status on Saturday, 19-Sep-2026 22:56:35 JST Man of Sand

   [[[[Confession]]]]

   I'm broke, unemployed, deathly depressed. I just dropped $200 on some collectible toys from the thrift store which I thought were a STEAL at $200. But $200 is still a big chunk of money right now when the checks aren't coming in regularly - I freelance on the side for SOME income but it's hardly enough to keep us afloat.

   I'm sick with guilt. I have them hidden in the trunk of my car. I haven't told my wife in fear of her reaction.

   I feel excited that I scored such a good deal. But I also know how irresponsible it was to blow that much money on toys instead of groceries or save for home or car maintenance.

   Thank you for listening :)

   #mentalhealth #adulting

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     Heidi (heidiknits@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 20-Sep-2026 01:19:33 JST Heidi

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     @sand Is there any way that you'd part with your least favorite of the bunch & sell those off to recoup some of the money?

     Sucks that things are so tight & stressful right now. I used to buy (rather expensive) yarn & hide it from my husband back when we were a 1 income house. It would fill me with so much guilt to the point that I'd feel shame just knowing it was in the closet & I wouldn't touch it.

     You made the decision to buy them. Make the decision to enjoy them or return them. #adulting