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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
Chapter 2:
Money!!!
The rent was due. Again. The collection notice on
the fridge wasn't just paper; it was a physical weight
pressing down on her chest. Sleep was a luxury she
could barely afford, both in time and in peace of mind.
Her mother’s voice echoed in Billie’s memory.
Another doctor’s appointment. Another bill Billie
couldn’t quite meet. The guilt was a constant gnawing
ache, a fresh wave of anxiety washing over her.
Money? The silent killer, the invisible weight.
It burrows deep, poisoning your work, your home,
even your health. And the research? It's stark. Women
carry a heavier burden, their stress levels often
outstripping men’s. And financial worries? They're
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