Matt, I suspect the reason we can't take your problems seriously is that when you look at the ones you enumerated, they're not your problems at all.

The college bills? At least you're getting to go to college. Your sisters' college bills are not yours.

Your dad is out of a job? You can be sympathetic and helpful- but it's not your problem. I doubt you're going hungry.

The septic tank? No showers until the septic tank is installed but it is coming. Your parents' problem - not yours. (In Alaska,BTW, there are many entire communities that don't even have running water.)

A $1000 hospital bill? When it comes to hospitals, that's chump change.

Somebody said, "A great way to GET RICH QUICK? Count your blessings."

Smile, buddy.

Ebbie