I have been with my boyfriend since I was 16 through real highs and lows when he had nothing. Back then I was working at a betting company, yet I built our support system and stood by him through everything. He was loving, kind, and really good! Even when people would say “don’t suffer with a man,” I didn’t listen. Two years ago, his life improved and so did he. I have asked him to get the basic things I needed for my business, he kept postponing and never did. Last October I discovered he has been cheating (he even gave another woman his ATM and PIN). She also does business like me. He would patronize her and all. With family intervention, we reconciled in December, but I’m still stuck. I quit an unfulfilling job, completed a microblading and lash-extension masterclass in January, and now lack both income and equipment. Right now, he isn’t financially stable to help even though last year I told him to save some funds for rainy days. I have been asking him to at least break the savings and help me get the equipment for lash and microblading, he keeps turning me down.
I still love him, but lately I barely recognize us. I feel so low, depressed that I’ve even had suicidal thoughts. I lost my dad at 14 and have been working since then to support my family. Now it’s just my elder sister keeping us afloat. I need to get back on my feet so I can help my mom and younger siblings, but things have been so incredibly, terribly tough this year. I’m looking for a reliable job I can do for a few months to fund my beauty business and support myself and family, and I’d welcome any honest advice. Any leads or guidance would mean the world. Thank you.
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