We're on food stamps. After just under 17 years with the same company, I got laid-off and cannot find a job. I have not "lost it all," though. In fact, with my severance, I was able to pay my car off, all of my unsecured debt, and get caught-up on all my bills. Now I am down to my first and second mortgages and my student loan, but sill, times are tough, especially, gas. I love to walk, cell phone in hand, but it's -6 right now. Even my furry-coated dog does not want to go outside.