I work full-time with what should be a living wage in a low-cost area. My car is paid off, I do not carry major student loan debt. I do not have children and am only responsible for half of rent. I had to ask my parents for groceries and contemplated visiting a food bank because I was so close to not being able to afford anything until my next paycheck. I have meal-prepped and budgeted and prepared as much as a person can and I still am struggling so much. I don’t understand how I can pull myself out of this. I just needed somewhere to vent. Thank you for listening.
(Edited for spelling.)