It was a rough couple of years, wasn't it. My husband and I thought we were prepared, with three month's salary in the bank. Ha! Three months? What about weathering unemployment for two years, due to the Great Recession? Luckily, we were able to hold onto our house and cars, unlike so many others out there. But, that came at a price. We had to cash in one of our retirements, and I had to go back to work to support the family. We traded paying childcare costs for having health insurance. In addition to the monetary losses, the strain unemployment put on our relationship was intense. But, after FIVE years, we are very slowly, moving to a better place in our lives. In 2009, my husband lost his secure, professional position that allowed me to work from home while caring for our first son. While we were blessed with a supportive family and friends, the last five years have been incredibly difficult on my husband ...
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