Baglady Syndrome
January 8, 2009 – 5:46 am
I’ve heard that a lot of women worry about becoming a baglady. No matter how much they save, and no matter how much they have, many women still worry that they could easily end up as a baglady on the street.
I can relate to having worries and illogical thoughts, but that could fill a thousand posts. 
What I did realize today, however, is that I have a similar fear. I have a fear that at some point I won’t be able to provide for my family, or perhaps make them happy. And the odd thing is that this fear isn’t even about providing for their NEEDS. I also want to provide for the extras that make life special. I’m not talking about fancy vacations or expensive cars. Similar to the baglady syndrome, I know this thought is illogical and counterproductive, but at the same time I can’t seem to shake the worry sometimes. I also know (and do) trust in God, but at times the worries come back.
I suppose what we all need is a little more trust and a little less worry. It’s hard to let the worry go, especially when it’s become a habit. I also need to recognize that if I can’t change a situation it’s not worth worrying about. It serves no purpose, so drop it and move on.
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2 Responses to “Baglady Syndrome”
Gosh! thank you for posting this one . I was going through the same feeling ….That I am scarred of losing my job and not able to provide for my family.
your post made me feel that I am not alone and there are others who go through the same feeling .
thanks
By Simi on Jan 9, 2009
Thanks for sharing. Fear is good if not too much. When we fear of losing our job, we can do better at work.
By invest money on Jan 11, 2009