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Michael (40) puts blue envelopes away hoping problems will disappear: ‘I know it’s not smart’

Michael (40) puts blue envelopes away hoping problems will disappear: ‘I know it’s not smart’

Michael, a 40-year-old man, experiences significant stress from financial responsibilities, leading him to ignore official correspondence from the tax authorities. Although he has long believed he is bad with money, his avoidance behavior stems from deep-seated feelings of responsibility that date back to his childhood.

Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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