Went through both the emotional an financial rock bottom in recent years at least twice. The key is to realize that you, yes, you, were created (yes, you have

Went through both the emotional an financial rock bottom in recent years at least twice. The key is to realize that you, yes, you, were created (yes, you have a creator!) to perform certain works that only you can do. Work on faith (I can honestly say that without Christian faith, and reading St. Augustine's writings on suicide, I would have killed myself years ago). That's the first thing. Secondly, make positive progress every day. Make some money, even if it's not enough yet. Cut expenses to the bone, and then cut more. (We managed to keep our house, but in retrospect, should have sold it and downsized.) The good news is that both my wife and I have good jobs now, and we're socking away enough money to dig out of the hole. It's not fun, but we're heading up. Hang in there, and make sure you do something to move the ball forward every single day. And seriously, find a prayer and/or bible study group to help you through - these are tough times, and we're stronger together, but realize that none of us has any strength next to the one who created you and everything else. (Not to get preachy, but Chrisitianity really is the most uplifting and freeing thing ever - all your screwups have been paid for, and if you just believe that, you are adopted into the family of the God of the Universe. That's pretty amazing good news, and the ultimate empowerment!)