Sad Times

[TimNA]

Not sure where to put this post so figured this was a good place.

This year has been one of the worst on record for me.

First off my older sister (40yrs old) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. The doctors are saying her survival is extremely unlikely. She can't work, pay for bills etc. Filed to get SSI benefits but no answer till Nov, 6th. So my younger sister & I have been helping out with her bills.

Well today my wife lost her job of 18yrs (she's the bread winner).. So now that puts us in a huge bind! I haven't worked a steady job in years. Finding work has been hard for me, I work construction and it's lacking these days to say the least. Anyways, my wife asked me to sell off my bp collection today to help cover our bills for a while till I or she can find something steady. This Really blows!! I had a good outlook on breeding end of this year & being able to have some additional income for the slow times, now that dream is gone.


I really don't know what to do? I will probably loose my sister this year & now my pets too? I know I can always get more bp's later but it's just like a kick in the face having to part with them as well. I always think it can't get worse & yet it does.. Like my mom always told me "this is hell & when you die it's either black or something wonderful" I am beginning to believe she was right.

As of now I have my collection listed & several interested parties but it will be very painful for me to say bye to them.

Thanks for listening to my rant/issues etc.

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Not sure where to put this post so figured this was a good place.

This year has been one of the worst on record for me.

First off my older sister (40yrs old) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. The doctors are saying her survival is extremely unlikely. She can't work, pay for bills etc. Filed to get SSI benefits but no answer till Nov, 6th. So my younger sister & I have been helping out with her bills.

Well today my wife lost her job of 18yrs (she's the bread winner).. So now that puts us in a huge bind! I haven't worked a steady job in years. Finding work has been hard for me, I work construction and it's lacking these days to say the least. Anyways, my wife asked me to sell off my bp collection today to help cover our bills for a while till I or she can find something steady. This Really blows!! I had a good outlook on breeding end of this year & being able to have some additional income for the slow times, now that dream is gone.


I really don't know what to do? I will probably loose my sister this year & now my pets too? I know I can always get more bp's later but it's just like a kick in the face having to part with them as well. I always think it can't get worse & yet it does.. Like my mom always told me "this is hell & when you die it's either black or something wonderful" I am beginning to believe she was right.

As of now I have my collection listed & several interested parties but it will be very painful for me to say bye to them.

Thanks for listening to my rant/issues etc.

I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. That's really tough!

It's unfortunate, but when things get tough, something has to give to get you through it. Maybe you can find someone who is interested in buying them off you with the stipulation that you can buy them back as you get back on your feet.

That's the good thing about this hobby, there is a big sense of community among a lot of us, and hopefully someone will be willing to do that for you.

I hope things work out for you and your family, and I wish you the best.