Perhaps these challenges are quite rewarding in the end, if we take responsibility for ourselves and see the illusions or weaknesses for what they are. I think this is a part of self mastery, From my limited understanding
More importantly
I am sorry you were scammed, it is sad anyone would want to take advantage of anyone- yet there are many injustices if we go looking for them...
I am grateful you have a friend that can help pull you out from the suffering. I have friends who have helped me as well, you included. May we love and care for one another to the best of our ability my Soul Brother
