It seems like a new banking system backed by something tangible again like how it was in the 1800's and prior would be a good move but would those of us in debt still be in debt to the banks? If not, how would our debts magically be absolved?
Example, say you owe money on your car and you have a ton of outstanding debt to a bank or credit lender. How exactly does implementing a new system of banking nullify this? Can't the bank still say "Since the USD is defunct, now you owe us the "New US Treasury Certificate" equivalent of that amount"?
I just can't quite put 2 and 2 together how the new currency would be debt free without older debts being absolved first.
Perhaps this is your new life's challenge then. One last lesson to learn. Accepting help from others is an important life skill, and it sounds like you might need some practice.
There's no harm in being independent. And there is no harm in accepting assistance from those freely offering it. As with all things, balance is the key. If you are starving but too stubborn to accept assistance because you think of it as a "handout", that sounds like something you could work on.
I came from a generation where being on the dole was akin to total disgrace. I will work. I will not take handouts. I am too old to become what I am not.
Everyone needs a helping hand on occasion.
Just use help to get you back on uour feet again, then be on your merry way. No shame in that.
That's a personal choice, of course. And here is a lot of good in that perspective. You should be proud of it and never discard it. But there are other perspectives too. Ultimately you can be whatever you want to be. You are not locked into anything unless you actively choose it.
No matter your age, the one constant in this life is change. None of us are ever too old to learn or grow.
Well, I am going to learn how to snake a drain today. Cross your fingers that I can learn a new trick today.