Community Chat

[Garland24]

I am married, in my thirties, and have a close relationship with my parents. Although I get much love from my mom we cannot connect when it comes to work life and finances. She became a housewife when she got married 35 years ago, my dad had a great job and supported our family of 4. Now I am married, my husband and I are struggling with bills in this bad economy even though we lead a frugal life. Recently I made the decision to go back to school hoping to earn a better income, so I am working full time and attending school at night. When I try to talk to my mom about how stressed and worried I am she just says "It will be ok". My dad understands and I talk to him about these things but sometimes I yearn for a stronger female role model in my life. Have any of you felt the same way?