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

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

Talk about money issues in a support group without feeling ashamed that you're suddenly poor.

Cut up your credit cards.

Apply for food stamps without feeling ashamed.

Ask a friend for a short-term loan.

Share your living space with another family.

Affirm the value of the time you spend with your kids versus material possessions.

Long-term choices about income may include

Stand up for your rights for an equitable divorce settlement for you and the children.

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