""Don't  underestimate the fact that your life has changed now forever. And yes, it's going to be better, if you play your cards right. The life you once had has gone forever now. It's OK to feel a sadness about that, but people then get caught in the spiral of beating themselves up over feeling sad about it. "It's a case of, 'Oh, hold on a second, I have no right to be sad', but you actually do, because there is a grieving process of the life you once had.""
""The reality is; if you were miserable before this money, this money is not going to make you happy. In fact, it could be worse. You have that situation where all of a sudden, you don't have having no money to blame for you being unhappy and you have all the money and you're still unhappy, and there's an underlying issue there. "There's something that's just not right in your life, and you need to try and fix that because this money ain't gonna fix it for you - this amplifies things on every level.""
Winning a large lottery prize brings not only administrative and financial tasks but also deep emotional consequences. Sudden wealth can end a previous lifestyle and provoke grief, guilt, and a sense of loss for what has passed. Money does not automatically cure preexisting unhappiness and can instead highlight or intensify underlying life problems. Immediate professional financial guidance is crucial to manage taxes, administration, and long-term stewardship. Addressing mental health, acknowledging normal grieving, and preparing for amplified interpersonal and existential pressures are important steps for responsible wealth transition.
Read at Irish Independent
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