Ask the Counselor . . .
Wed, 01/15/2014 - 17:48
Edgar
by SUSAN LAUTZ. LPC
Dear Susan:
I’m a divorced father of three grown children and the grandfather to eight. I can’t seem to keep my spending under control. I live on a fixed income and so this is getting to be a real problem. I overdraw my account almost every month, then write bad checks and take out payday loans to make up the difference. I think part of my problem might be that I’m just lonely. The kids are busy and I only get to see them a few times a year. I don’t have a lady in my life and most of my neighbors are gone at work all day. Shopping gives me something to do. I get a real high from buying things. And the people at the loan companies are so nice, even when I’m slow paying. I used to be so good at managing my money. I’m ashamed to have to ask my kids for help, but if I don’t make good on these loans pretty soon, I’m going to be prosecuted. What should I do? Signed: Overspending Grandpa
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