So I used to run a successful construction business but last year an accident happened during an assignment & not only did the business go bankrupt but also went into huge debt from all the legal stuff I had to pay off. Sold house, sold cars, sold everything valuable. Now I have a day job which doesn’t pay super well. I have a son and I feel like I’m letting him down, even though he’d never admit it; on the contrary, he always comforts me & tells me he’s happy with what we have. I basically cut off all of my personal expenses to spend the money on him. I feel so bad everyday.
My father also had failed business business ventures and over the years we went from upper middle class and the finances just kept getting worse and worse. I appreciate him even more for all he’s done. He’s given us everything he could and then some, we know he’s sacrificed himself for us.
Don’t worry about your kids. Your children will undoubtedly appreciate all you do and love you more.
Secondly I just wanna say your finances do not define who you are. You are not a better person by being rich. You are a better person for all you’ve done for your kids and for your morality.