Today, I sold my engagement ring to pay the utility bill.

Hello all. Today I sold my engagement ring to pay our utility bill. I am really happy that we can afford to keep out lights on, but I am utterly gutted and I can't stop crying. It wasn't a particularly expensive ring- I bought the stone from a pawnshop myself and I melted down all the jewelry I had to make our rings, so I don't feel ripped off or anything. I paid for everything, so at least my husband didn't care too much of get ticked off , but I still can't help feeling upset. We have struggled to stay on budget, however since my husband refuses to take any responsibility for the finances it falls on me to pay all the bills. I wish I could say I have done a great job, but I haven't. Between the rough pregnancy and the exhaustion of being the only care giver for my daughter when she an infant I let myself get overwhelmed. I know this is no excuse, it was just hard for me to stay on top of everything. As a stay at home mom with only a small in come from a rental property, I am not in a position where I can tell my husband what to do because he makes most of the money. He only checks the accounts to see how much he can spend. As much as it pains me to say this, I never ever should have stayed home with my daughter. I have enough family near by that I could have gone back to work without putting her in daycare. If I had a paying job, I would have enough status in my marriage to be able to enforce the budget and I would be able to take care of my baby without fighting with my husband. I guess I don't really have a question...I guess I am just venting. Posted via Mobile Device

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