Hi, my story is not a new one. A mixture of poor mental health & alcoholism combined with poor choices got me (and my family) in serious financial trouble. I’m solely responsible for the household budget and I’ve made such a mess. My family is blissfully unaware of this fact. I’m sober for many years now but the financial mess I made remains, like a never ending hangover. I’m behind in all my bills, including the mortgage and our savings are dwindled to nothing. I owe around €140k and no matter how hard I try, I cannot get on top of it. My mental health is taking a severe kicking as a result and I feel like I’m constantly holding my breath. I’m terrified my family will find out and will see me again as the messy drunk who could do nothing right. I’m angry with myself that I cannot fix this and that the familiar feeling of failure is a constant presence. I work hard but nothing is enough. Any funds raised will go to paying off what I owe and getting on top of the mortgage arrears. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. And if you’re recently sober, I would say to you, keep going and ask for and take any help offered. No matter what, life is better after active addiction and you deserve to find peace x