One Day at a Time

Partner and I had a good discussion last night about how we might need some sobriety/12 step models for our financial problems.

I thought about this blog, and how I want to write every day "I did not borrow any money today." That is my "one day at a time" approach.

In other news, I found a surprise when I went to get the mail today. I often joke to my partner "Maybe there will be money in the mail!" and of course there never is. So today, three days into my money sobriety journey, there is a check for $2,000 from my parents for the medical expense I have. Not a loan, just a check to pay for the medically necessary equipment I need.
I don't know if I feel right about cashing it. It is my fault that I don't have the $2,000 to pay this expense myself. Truthfully, it is something I should have been saving for already.

On the other hand, is it foolish when you are in so much debt to turn down such a generous gift?
I'm just not sure.

I am happy to report that I did not borrow any money today.