John, I am so sorry for the loss of your money.

I know how hard it can be when you don't have much money to begin with and just food from the grocery store or need gas for your car...it is unbearably scary.

Not feeling you are wanted and cared about just makes the loss feel that much more devastating.

I have a son who was forced to live on the streets for almost three years. He overcame so much diversity without indulging in alcohol or drugs...I was very surprised and grateful. There was only one person who would take his tearful phone calls and listen to, "I got rolled last night" and "I am so hungry"...that was me. I could do nothing for him or for his grief, but I was always there for him at the other end of the collect payphone calls to listen and to say, "I love you."

Are you sure you have no one out there who would be grateful to hear your voice on the other end of the phone, even if that person can't help you with money, but just lend a listening ear and a bit of compassion and empathy? Think about your family, especially your mom, who may be yearning to hear your voice...mom's are like that. (If this is not an option, I am sorry if I open yet another sore spot in your life.)