Update from Blogger, Coffee with Rhitter

 We have a nice blog community and when folks leave, I  know people often check in with each other. On her behalf, this is from Rhitter, Coffee with Rhitter, who's not ready to resume blogging, but wanted to share an update.

"Hi Everyone - This is Rhitter. I've asked Sam to provide a life update. First of all, I am okay. Not great, but okay. I withdrew a significant amount of money from my 401K to pay my debt off. Now, I am fighting with the IRS to get a refund. (I should not have withheld so much). That's okay. But the biggest life change is that I moved into my own place. My apartment is a five-minute walk to my daughter's, so I am still able to help, which I do. The apartment is not perfect, but it's my own space. And I am reclaiming my independence and my health. My daughter still needs help financially, but it's nowhere near what it was. And being debt-free has allowed me to do so. Yes, I have to rebuild my retirement savings, but that is ongoing. I miss blogging, but I have enjoyed the break. I needed it. I'll return to it one day, but I think it needs to have a different voice.


But for now, I'll keep you posted via the few friends who have reached out. Sending love and blessings."

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