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oh no. i’m sorry to hear about your troubles miss kiwi. i don’t have much help for stress since i always just take a nap when things get too much for me.

I second Kandace’s advice about exercising! Also, backrubs and hugs work wonders, and playing with any four-legged friends you may have on hand (their carefree attitude is infectious).

But I know the ultimate stress relief for financial stress is some cash flow. If you don’t have time for a second job, what about picking up a few hours of freelance work doing whatever you can in the time you have? That way you can set your own hours, and if it’s 3 hours a week, then that’s what it is. You could do anything really. Writing, editing, dog-walking / dog-sitting, sell jewelry, whatever you do well and would spend time doing anyway, try getting paid for it. Just a thought…

And of course, breathe, because as you said, you know you’ll be okay in the end. Short term pain, it will all work out

Awww, Miss Kiwi - I am sorry that you are so worried! This post didn’t have the same spunky voice that your others do so I can tell how down you are. Try not to worry too much - whatever happens you two will be fine, you’ll get through it together!
My stress releiver is to watch funny movies - nothing makes me feel better than laughing at classics like Tommy Boy or Vacation. Nothing heavy, just stupid fun stuff.
In terms of making some quick cash - maybe you could sell some of your old stuff to a second hand store? I also feel better when I de-clutter my life somewhat so that could help in two ways!
Good luck! I’m thinking happy thoughts for you.

my quick money solution suggestions, sell stuff on amazon, books you don’t need anymore can fetch more than you would think, a garage sale is always helpful, maybe babysit for a friend. Could you ask for a raise, many people deserve a raise and could get one but are always too afraid to ask. If there is a chance that either you or the Mr. could get a raise I highly suggest asking!!

a scream sometimes helps :@
a nice talk with a friend…
eating

those are just some ways i relieve my stress

All the suggestions above are good, especially Tofu’s: Count all your blessings. When you see how luck you are, the $$$ worries will start to recede. Also remind yourself of how strong you are as a person and that you WILL make it through this.

i TALK to my wife, who was the fiancee, at that time

there are times i hide and keep it all in myself…but it is wrong for me

now i TALK…we walked round in a park a few times and we just talk….

talking helps…without the expectation of solving the problems

TALKING cn help to lighten the load…but not solve the problem

the other way is PICK UP A HOBBY….i read to destress

i know some ladies eat chocolate to destress

though scientifically, it is ture…

but it causes another concern

“what if i can’t fit in the gown?”

“what if i become fat?”

so the point here is : FIND a HEALTHY way of coping!!!!

sex.

I agree with whoever said to ask for a raise. It’s always worth a shot. I also agree with selling stuff on ebay, amazon or wherever you can. And, I also agree with doing something freelance. There are a lot of great ideas up there.
I relieve stress by listening to loud angry music. Usually Metal, but that’s just me . Perhaps a night in with your girlfriends might help. Dancing around to the radio makes me feel better.
I hope that things get easier for you guys!

aww miss kiwi. we def understand the stress that money, or the lack-of, can cause… when we get stressed mr. peach and i pray together. and we count our blessings. we take turns saying what we’re thankful for. and in the end we realize we have SO MUCH to be thankful about! As much as we don’t have all the money we want to do this and that, we are reminded that we have a LOT more things than just our bare needs. so with that, i lift up a prayer for you and mr. kiwi. =) i know your wedding will be absolutely gorgeous no matter what!