Recession, Depression and Desperation

Most everyone has heard about the Los Angeles man who shot and killed his wife and five children before turning the gun on himself.

Police say Ervin Lupoe faxed a letter to KABC saying he and his wife had been fired from their jobs at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, and they had planned the killings together.

According to the school where Lupoe’s children attended, the father pulled three of his kids from their classes about a week and a half ago. He told her the family was moving to Kansas.

With the state of our economy, there are no doubt, more and more people losing their jobs and who might be feeling such an overwhelming level of desperation.

As easily as it can be said, most all of us should do what we can to prepare for the uncertainty that can follow with the loss of a job.

If you know someone who has lost their job and has a family, you might make an extra effort to check in on them more often and try to help them as best you can. Sometimes just being a sounding board while they talk through their anxiety and stress can help.

If you had a friend who lost their job and had a family, what would you say to them or what resources would you recommend they try to get a leg up when they feel so down?

My sincerest thoughts and prayers to all those who may be struggling so much during such difficult times. They say it will get worse before it gets better – but the good news is, it will get better!