A Parent's Guide for Suicidal and Depressed Teens (34 page)

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Authors: Kate Williams

Tags: #Family & Relationships, #Life Stages, #Teenagers, #Self-Help, #Depression, #test

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Some short-term choices people have made include
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Talk about money issues in a support group without feeling ashamed that you're suddenly poor.
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Cut up your credit cards.
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Apply for food stamps without feeling ashamed.
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Ask a friend for a short-term loan.
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Share your living space with another family.
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Affirm the value of the time you spend with your kids versus material possessions.
Long-term choices about income may include
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Stand up for your rights for an equitable divorce settlement for you and the children.

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