This quote popped into my head the other day while I was worrying about some things I'm struggling with right now (one of those things being my finances).
It was written by Thomas Paine, an American founding father who published Common Sense, perhaps the seminal literary event of the American Revolution.
Now, lest I get away from the purpose of this article, let me make clear: I am not going to suggest a financial revolution, a mutiny or a debtor's coup.
We all exist within the American financial system, which has grown and developed over decades into a relatively efficient machine.
Overturning it would undoubtedly do more harm than good.
Rather, I would like to discuss the underlying strength of the founding fathers: their community.
Without a strong sense of community, brotherhood and unity of purpose, America would have had a much harder time gaining independence.
Because they were united and because they supported each other, a small group of people were able to accomplish a remarkable feat.
Apply this to your own experience.
You probably found this website by searching the internet for debt relief or debt consolidation programs.
You are probably facing tremendous adversity.
You are probably getting calls from creditors threatening to sue.
You probably stay up at night worrying about your debt.
You may even be considering bankruptcy.
This is a trying time.
We have all been in situations like this one.
We have all felt lonely, isolated and scared.
Unfortunately, many people go through this struggle alone.
Too many debtors face the anxiety and fear of debt by themselves, but it doesn't have to be this way.
There are many communities available to debtors that offer support and understanding.
If you don't want to join a community online, reach out to your family, your friends or your church.
The bottom line: don't go through debt by yourself.
Just having a friend or group of friends listen to your problems and offer feedback and support is tremendously helpful.