The writer faces financial difficulties and feels guilty about not being able to repay a friend. Seeking advice, they are encouraged to be honest with their friend about their situation. Additionally, the writer is emotionally strained as their mother is in hospice care. They express frustration over friends not listening and assertively push back when interrupted, reflecting a desire for genuine support during a tough time. The advice given promotes both transparency about debts and the importance of emotional communication with friends.
I have been dodging him for weeks now, but that's not like me. I don't want to be the kind of person who doesn't face their responsibilities.
Promise to begin paying them back the moment you start earning money again. Look for different sources of income, too.
When I talk to friends about it, I realize that most people don't listen. I have called my closest friends just to be able to share.
I have pushed back a bit, asking them to let me finish my point before they jump in. A couple of friends have been taken aback.
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