Okay, I know this might seem weird, but it makes sense to me.
Everyone in my family is doing extremely well with their financial needs. We all live pretty comfortably. But, every family has suffered to get where they are.
And I mean EVERY single family.
My aunt from my mom's side, and her family started getting rich about 15 years ago. Once they started racking in all the money, she was diagnosed with kidney cancer. She might not live for another year.
My Uncle from my mom's side always owned his own auto repair business and has always been making an above average salary. But, a few months ago he decided to open another shop across town, since his original one was doing so good. Well, for the past 6 months he's been in the hospital getting treatment for his blood cancer.
On my dad's side, my uncle also opened his own business and has been making good money. His wife and him now can't have any more children. The past 4 times she's been pregnant, she's had a miscarriage.
The list certainly goes on.
It seems that every time something happens to someone in my family, it's after they start making more money.
Well, my dad owns a law firm and he just closed a 15 million dollar case. We were all excited until a few days ago when he ended up in the hospital. My dad never gets sick and hasn't been to the doctor in over 20 years. But about a week after the closed his case, it started. We first thought it was the flu so we didn't worry. But one night he woke up with a sharp pain in his side (or stomach I'm not sure) and we had to rush him to the hospital. They told us if we waited even 30 more mins. he would have been dead. His gallbladder would have exploded.
Now I don't know what to believe because it all seems so crazy. But it makes sense. It's gotten me so scared that I don't want to make much money when I get older. I know it sounds weird but what do you guys think of this?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? sizzlinmandolin answered Monday November 21 2005, 9:02 pm: Well, if you think about it, when people start to settle down financially and start to make more money, they're getting a little older and going through a little more stress at the time. That's about the time that health problems start kicking in. I can see why you're scared, but it's the way that your family is talking about these unlucky events. Your family is linking unrelated things and making conclusions based on no evidence. If you hadn't ever heard of a "family curse" you wouldn't be worried at all. You'd just know that sometimes people get sick. A "curse" isn't something that should be taken seriously, it's like a joke to lighten a situation. If you get cancer when you're 40 you'll get it whether you have a lot of money or not, health problems aren't something you can avoid and they generally happen unexpectedly. You'll be fine, don't jeopordize your future because of superstitions. I hope your dad gets better soon and good luck! [ sizzlinmandolin's advice column | Ask sizzlinmandolin A Question ]
I'm so sorry to hear that about your family and your dad!
But, I know how that feels.. and it sucks!
My parents were making really good money, and then two years ago my mom got cancer.
She can't work anymore.
But, if you really think that your family is cursed or whatever you would like to call it, then I would suggest going to the doctor every month and getting a check up, like a physical or something. Thats, what my dad makes my sisters and I do. They just check up on you to make sure you're healthy and what not.
Because, you shouldn't be worried about not wanting to make a lot of money because you think you're going to get sick. So, you should go to the doctor and get checked up, that would be my best solution for you!
But, I hope everything is alright with your dad, aunt, and uncle! They're in my prayers!! I hope this helps you out and if you need anything else, just leave a message in my inbox!!
here2help1143 answered Monday November 21 2005, 7:28 pm: wow, this really does sound like some bad luck, but this sounds stupid, but maybe, it has to do with your family's feeling towards all this wealth, sometimes, if you get too greedy,when you get that kind of money , it's gods little way of showing you where that money really came from, it's a blessing, so don't let it get to your head, so go ahead and think about his, you are welcome to go to my coulmn and e mail me about this if you would like, or anything else,
craazylau answered Monday November 21 2005, 5:00 pm: It's pure coincidence stranger things have happened believe me! It's terrible that all these awful things have happened but unfortunately (not to sound harsh) that's life, crap as it can be. This all has nothing to do with how well you're family are doing financially. It's all a big coincidence. Hope evrything works out [ craazylau's advice column | Ask craazylau A Question ]
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