The bad side of it all...

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Rivermonger,

If your Mom is like 100% of the Moms out there, she would rather have you steal from her credit card than to take your own life. Mike Matasow has admitted to stealing from his mom at one point.

Yes, some woman screwed you over big. A guy I work with had the same thing happen to him: she left him with a big debt for him to take over, she took his kids, house, etc. And the thing is, SHE CHEATED ON HIM!. (I think he had a bad lawyer). He was miserable and talked about killing his ex-wife. A lot of us at work didn't think he was joking. Now, six years later, he has a girlfriend, house, friends and enjoys life.

It is a corny cliche, but true: time heals all wounds. Emotional, financial, etc. Don't leave your Mom alone to think about what she could have done to help.

My best to you, and I will say a prayer for you, whether you believe in God or not.